Australian newswire

The Big Bash League: Australia's veteran all-rounder Glenn Maxwell faced a significant setback after scans revealed a grade two tear in his left hamstring, casting doubt on his availability for the start of the Big Bash League (BBL).

Maxwell sustained the injury while fielding during the third T20 against Pakistan in Hobart on Monday. He was seen grabbing at his hamstring and hobbling off Bellerive Oval during Australia's third T20 international against Pakistan on Monday.

The injury also disrupts Maxwell’s push for a Test recall ahead of Australia's two-match series in Sri Lanka in February 2025. He last played Test cricket in 2017. Additionally, he will now likely miss a Sheffield Shield game that he planned to use as preparation for the BBL season.