SYDNEY – Glenn Maxwell is being investigated by Cricket Australia, a spokesman said on Tuesday after the star all-rounder was reportedly hospitalized following a night out.
The governing body wants to interview a 35-year-old man over a recent incident in Adelaide.
According to Australian media, Maxwell was taken to hospital after attending a concert last Friday by Six & Out, a band made up of former cricket greats including Brett Lee.
“Cricket Australia is aware of the Glenn Maxwell incident in Adelaide at the weekend and is seeking further information,” a spokesman said.
Maxwell has been recalled for the upcoming 50-over series against the West Indies early next month, but Cricket Australia insists the decision is unrelated to the incident in Adelaide.
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He is expected to return in the Twenty20 series against the West Indies starting on February 9 after the one-day internationals, Cricket Australia added.
The big white-ball hitter last played Test cricket in 2017, but Maxwell was one of the stars of Australia’s 50-over World Cup final over hosts India late last year.
The incident in Adelaide is the latest misfortune to befall Maxwell, who missed a World Cup match in India after injuring himself in a fall from a golf cart.
