Due to an injury, Melbourne Stars’ captain Glenn Maxwell will not be available for his team’s next match against the Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League (BBL).
Maxwell sustained a forearm injury during the first match of BBL season 13 while batting against the Brisbane Heat. He made 23 runs off 14 balls in his team’s massive 103-run defeat.
“Maxwell suffered the injury whilst batting against the Brisbane Heat on Thursday night and will start his rehabilitation immediately,” stated Melbourne Stars in a statement released on Friday.

“Nathan Coulter-Nile will undergo scans this weekend to determine damage to a calf injury suffered whilst bowling against the Brisbane Heat. The club will provide a further update ahead of the clash against the Scorchers on Wednesday,” it further added.
Maxwell received medical attention twice during the game against the Heat, with his forearm wrapped and later seen applying ice in the dugout after being dismissed at the Gabba. In Maxwell’s absence, Marcus Stoinis will need to shoulder a greater responsibility as a batter, while contributing as a bowler as well.
The Stars are optimistic that Maxwell will recover in time and miss only one game, aiming for his return when they face the Sydney Thunder in Albury on December 23. This comes after their upcoming match against the Scorchers on Wednesday at the MCG, followed by a 10-day break.
Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf was not selected against the Heat, but the Stars are counting on his quick integration into the team.
(With IANS inputs)