Glenn Maxwell delays surgery to pursue dual World Cup dreams amid fierce selection battle

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Glenn Maxwell has decided to postpone a potential surgery to remove pins from his previously shattered ankle. This decision is driven by his determination to chase his dual World Cup dreams, despite facing stiff competition for a spot in the national squad.

Maxwell's ankle troubles began in November of the previous year when he suffered a severe fracture during a lighthearted incident at a friend's 50th birthday celebration, just on the eve of the Twenty20 World Cup final in Melbourne. Following the fracture, surgical intervention was necessary, and pins were inserted to expedite the healing process.

Now that his leg has fully healed, Maxwell has the option to undergo surgery to remove the pins. However, this procedure and the subsequent recovery period would require approximately six weeks of his time. Given the upcoming cricket season, which features both an ODI World Cup in India and a T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and the United States, the 34-year-old Maxwell cannot afford to be sidelined for such an extended period.

Maxwell's Remarkable White-Ball Career

Glenn Maxwell is no stranger to the world of white-ball cricket. He has previously been part of Australia's victorious World Cup campaigns in both One-Day Internationals (ODIs) in 2015 and Twenty20 (T20) in 2021. His versatile skills with bat and ball have made him a valuable asset in limited-overs cricket.

However, the competition for spots in the upcoming World Cup squad is fierce, with players like Marnus Labuschagne, David Warner, Travis Head, and Josh Inglis all vying for positions.

Recent Setbacks and Ankle Discomfort

Maxwell has been diligently working towards regaining full fitness. He aimed to be considered for the Test tour of India in February and March