Glenn Maxwell Returns to Red-Ball Cricket

Glenn Maxwell is set to make his red-ball cricket return as part of Victoria's squad in the Cricket Australia Second XI four-day competition against Queensland, marking his first four-day match in over a year. This comeback is strategically timed as he aims for a spot on Australia's Test tour of Sri Lanka in early 2024. Despite this appearance, Maxwell is unlikely to participate in the following Sheffield Shield match featuring several regular Test players. His workload is being carefully managed due to a serious leg injury sustained two years ago, and he has played only two first-class matches in the last five years. Maxwell is also expected to play in a one-day domestic match against New South Wales on October 25, with potential availability for future Shield games before the Big Bash League begins. His experience in subcontinent conditions positions him as a strong candidate for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka.