RCB working with Glenn Maxwell: Mo Babat backs all-rounder amid poor form in IPL 2024

Ranajit Dhar

getcricketnews|15-04-2024

Mo Bobat, Director of Cricket of RCB, addressed Glenn Maxwell's fitness concerns on Sunday ahead of their IPL 2024 match against SRH. Maxwell injured his thumb while fielding in RCB's previous encounter against MI, but Bobat says the Australian all-rounder has healed well. "Maxi has had a couple of scans, and he's okay at the minute. So, there's no injury concerns. He's going to practice today and get more of a feel," Bobat said in the pre-match press meet. Maxwell has had a disappointing IPL season, scoring only 32 runs in six matches at an average of 5.33. However, Bobat encouraged Maxwell to turn things around as fast as possible. He's disappointed. He obviously has high standards and has a very, very impressive 12 to 24 months. He's in our plans, and is an important part of our batting lineup. So, up until now, we're trying to support him as best as we can and help him find his best form," he said. Bobat said Maxwell's return to form is vital for RCB in the middle-overs. "It's good to see Rajat (Patidar) come back to some form in the last game (against MI). We're really trying to target that middle phase of the game where we feel like we could probably score at a better rate or put more pressure on the opposition. So, we're trying to work with him (Maxwell) to do that," he added. Later, Maxwell engaged himself actively in the RCB net session, hinting at his readiness to take on SRH. During the IPL 2024 season, RCB has faced its share of challenges, notably with Glenn Maxwell's performance taking a dip. Having only scored 32 runs in six matches, averaging just 5.33, Maxwell's form has raised concerns within the team. Despite this, Mo Bobat, RCB's Director of Cricket, has remained steadfast in his support for the Australian all-rounder. Despite the recent challenges, Bobat's faith in Maxwell remains unwavering. While acknowledging Maxwell's current struggles, he also pointed out the significant contributions Maxwell has made over the past two years. Bobat emphasized Maxwell's continued importance to RCB's strategy, particularly in strengthening the batting lineup during the middle overs of the game.
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