IPL 2020: Flop XI of the first two weeks
Some of the biggest names in the cricket world are yet to fire in the T20 extravaganza.
6. Glenn Maxwell (KXIP)
Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) fans had eagerly looked forward to ‘Maxi’s’ homecoming; all the more so after the tournament got shifted to the Emirates. Back in the 2014 season, part of which was played in the UAE, Maxwell played a defining role in the KXIP’s runners-up finish, scoring 552 runs from 16 matches.
That precedent, combined with his impressive form in recent times, allowed KXIP fans to foster genuine hopes of making into the playoffs after 5 disappointing seasons. Sadly, though, ‘Mad Max’ hasn’t done much justice to those hopes thus far.
Across his three batting innings, Maxwell has only managed to accumulate 30 runs at a less-than-run-a-ball strike rate of 81.08. Granted, he has been a handy bowling option for captain KL Rahul at times, but his hard-hitting batting prowess is what makes him such an indispensable asset to the Punjab side. And as far as that front goes, it has been more of a ‘no-show’ than ‘big-show’.
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