Glenn Maxwell’s Wife Vini Raman Shares Heartfelt Post For Husband After Winning Knock vs Afghanistan

Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has turn into the speak of the city after his magnificent double century propelled Australia to a surprising victory in opposition to Afghanistan. Chasing 292 on Tuesday in Mumbai, Australia had misplaced seven wickets with solely 91 runs on the board. However, the destiny had one thing else in retailer as Maxwell, who was taking part in with an injured leg, took the issues in his personal arms and took his aspect throughout the road with 19 balls to spare. The 35-year-old all-rounder created historical past together with his knock and guided Australia into the semi-finals of the continuing ODI World Cup 2023.

After the match ended within the favour of Australia, Maxwell’s spouse Vini Raman took to her Instagram and posted a heartfelt story to congratulate her husband.

“It was hot while fielding today, I haven’t done a lot of exercise in the heat, it got a hold on me today. I wanted to stay back and get some movement (on my legs). Not too much (when asked about plans at 92/7), just stick to the batting plans as much as possible, for me, still be positive, still look to play my shots, that LBW, it was going just above (the stumps), probably that made me be more proactive,” stated Maxwell about his knock after the match.

“A hint of swing and nip (off the surface), as it happens here under lights, they bowled beautifully to exploit that. It would have been nice if it was a chanceless knock, but I had my chances, to make the most of it tonight was something I can be proud of. Amazing, after the first two games, people were quick to write us off. The belief was always there (as a team), after today, it would have gone a bit higher,” he added.

Coming to the match, Afghanistan opted to bat first. Zadran held one finish regular whereas Rahmat Shah (30), skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi (26), Azmatullah Omarzai (22) made helpful contributions to take Afghanistan close to the 230-run mark. Then within the ultimate few overs, Zadran accelerated whereas Rashid Khan (35* in 18 balls, with two fours and three sixes) performed a cameo to take Afghanistan to 291/5 in 50 overs.

Josh Hazlewood (2/39) was the decide of the bowlers for Australia. Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc and Glenn Maxwell took a wicket every.

In the chase of 292, Australia was as soon as in a spot of big hassle at 91/7, however then Glenn Maxwell joined forces with skipper Pat Cummins for a historic double-century stand. Maxwell battled warmth and cramps to smash Australia’s first-ever ODI double century, ending at 201* in simply 128 balls with 21 fours and 10 sixes. Pat Cummins completed at 12*.

(With ANI Inputs)