Mithun Mv

Glenn Maxwell, the all-rounder for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), has decided to take an indefinite break from the IPL 2024. He cited reasons of mental and physical fatigue for his decision1. Maxwell has been under scrutiny for his performance with the bat and RCB’s overall struggles in the tournament2. In a press conference following RCB’s defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Maxwell revealed that he had asked the team management, including skipper Faf du Plessis, to drop him from the game to allow himself a break1. He expressed that he wasn’t in a good mental and physical space and felt it was the right time to step aside1. The Australian did not specify how long the break would be but mentioned that he could return if needed later in the tournament1. Maxwell has previously taken a break from cricket due to mental health concerns, and he is known for being one of the first cricketers to openly address such issues3. He emphasized the importance of being in a solid mental and physical state to have a positive impact on the team1. This break comes after a series of low scores and RCB’s position at the bottom of the points table4.