Glenn Maxwell has been signed by Warwickshire for the 2023 T20 Blast. Following the conclusion of his IPL stint with Royal Challengers Bangalore, the Australia international will be available. He is the club’s second overseas signing for the competition, joining Pakistan international Hassan Ali. Head coach Mark Robinson called him a “amazing signing.” In 377 T20 appearances, the allrounder has scored 8,451 runs at a strike rate of 151.07 and taken 133 wickets.
The 34-year-old has 98 T20I caps for Australia, with whom he won the T20 World Cup in 2021. He previously served as a councillor in Lancashire, Yorkshire, Surrey, and Hampshire. Maxwell has previously played in the T20 Blast for Hampshire, Surrey, Yorkshire, and Lancashire, scoring 982 runs and taking 26 wickets in 51 appearances.
“I’m excited to take on a new challenge with the Bears. Edgbaston is a fantastic place to play cricket, with extremely passionate fans, and I’m excited to be joining a talented group of players,” Maxwell state, According to Live Cricket Score.
Robinson went on to say: “He’s one of the world’s fastest scorers, and I’m sure he’ll be a fan favourite among Bears fans.. He’s the ideal T20 batter for us: he’s a power hitter with a wide range of shots, making it difficult for opposing teams to set fields, and he’s an excellent fielder. I can’t wait to welcome Glenn aboard. I’m also overjoyed for our fans. We now have a really exciting Blast squad that I’m confident will provide great entertainment and help us achieve our goal of reaching Blast Finals Day here at Edgbaston once more.”
