Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has been ruled out of the rest of the IPL 2025 after suffering a fractured finger in a training session, Punjab Kings announced late on Monday evening. The franchise issued a statement saying that Maxwell will get treated and rehabilitated at home in Australia.
Maxwell’s absence is a huge loss for Punjab Kings, who had been relying on his big-hitting and useful spin to prop up the middle order and provide balance to the team. The veteran player had displayed glimpses of brilliance at the start of the tournament, and his experience as a leader was considered to be vital to mentor younger colleagues.
Team officials reported that the injury happened while doing fielding drills, and initial tests confirmed a fracture that would take at least several weeks to recover from. “It’s bad timing for us and Glenn, who was in good spirits and form,” said the head coach of the franchise. “We wish him well.”
With the playoff battle heating up, Punjab Kings will now have to re-strategize their team dynamics and might think of an overseas replacement. Maxwell’s injury joins the long list of high-profile mishaps this season, mounting pressure on teams struggling to remain competitive.
