Glenn Maxwell Suffers Freak Injury Ahead Of New Zealand T20I Series | Cricket News

Australia allrounder Glenn Maxwell has fractured his forearm and will miss this week’s three Twenty20 matches in New Zealand, the team announced on Tuesday.

The 36-year-old, who scored an unbeaten half-century to lead Australia to a T20 series victory over South Africa last month, was hit on the wrist while bowling in the nets. He will return to Australia to consult a specialist.

Josh Philippe will replace Maxwell in the squad for the three matches against the Black Caps at Mount Maunganui’s Bay Oval on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.

Philippe, a batter-wicketkeeper and a prolific run-scorer in Australia’s Big Bash League, was named player of the series in the recent Australia ‘A’ tour of India.