‘I’ve had a few cursed Adelaide trips’ – Star Australia batter Glenn Maxwell speaks about impact of his hospitalization on family

Star Australian batter Glenn Maxwell has opened up about the repercussions of the incident in Adelaide. His excessive alcohol consumption in the scorching heat led to his passing out and ending up in the hospital. Maxwell admitted that while the aftermath affected his family more than himself, a week away from the game helped him refocus and deliver a remarkable inning in the same city.

Returning to Adelaide, the site of the controversy that had Test captain Pat Cummins urging Maxwell to take ownership of his mistakes, The dynamic white-ball player acknowledged the less-than-ideal situation of passing out in front of teammates during a golf promotion. Despite referring to some “cursed Adelaide trips,” Maxwell showcased a spectacular performance, scoring a record-setting 120 runs from 55 balls, including eight towering sixes and 12 fours against the West Indies.

“I’ve had a few cursed Adelaide trips, so it’s nice to make this a positive one,” Maxwell told Fox Cricket. “I think it probably affected my family a little bit more than it affected me. I was back into training, and I was still thinking about this T20 series and the New Zealand tour. I was pretty focused on what I had to do.

“That incident was less than ideal with the timing, but I had that week off away from the game. I came back and got back into my running and my gym programme, and I felt really good and refreshed once I got back,”  says Maxwell.

“I just moved on,” says Glenn Maxwell

In terms of his on-field performance, Maxwell’s innings were a stark contrast to his previous visit to Adelaide. He credited the coaching staff, including Australian coach Andrew McDonald and national selection chief George Bailey, for their support during the challenging times away from the field. Maxwell, known for his resilience, emphasised that he quickly moved on from the incident, putting it behind him and concentrating on his training and preparation for the T20 series.

“No, I just moved on pretty quickly. I was back in training on Monday, so I was pretty good. Good enough to belt innings, South Australian quick Spencer Johnson said Maxwell had informed teammates he was coming before the match. I woke up that morning, and I just had a funny feeling, says Maxwell.

“I don’t get it very often. I got a good look at their attack last game in Hobart, felt like I got a good read of what they were bowling, and was disappointed getting out there (for 10). I just thought, ‘I can’t let this opportunity slip’. The timing was perfect,” Maxwell further adds.

Maxwell’s outstanding performance in Adelaide, where he secured the fastest T20I century recorded in Australia, highlighted his ability to bounce back and deliver under pressure. He expressed gratitude for the support from the coaching staff and teammates, turning what could have been a challenging episode into a positive outcome.