Royal Challengers Bangalore all-rounder Glenn Maxwell feels that apart from the definite role clarity, the great support from the players and support staff helped him do well in IPL 2021. Before the start of the tournament last year, Maxwell was picked by Bangalore in the auction and justified the deal by scoring 513 runs in 15 matches at an average of 42.75 and a strike rate of 144.10.
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“I think there is just peace in the dressing room. Having other people around me, I felt like I had a clear role, not really a change from game to game. It was really great to go out there and play the same role every time. There was great confidence in the change room. I felt that I was getting good support from players and staff alike. So, it was a really cool change,” Maxwell said in a pre-match conversation with broadcasters Star Sports.
With Saturday’s match against Mumbai Indians, Maxwell will make his first appearance in IPL 2022, missing the opening match due to his marriage to Indian-origin pharmacist Vini Raman. He felt that his marriage had given him time to prepare well for the tournament.
“Not really (affecting the preparation on the wedding). It’s really helped me a little bit. There’s a week or two to prepare before the tournament starts. Otherwise I would have come straight from the home heat if I had It would have been a bit early. So, I haven’t played for a month but have spent some time in the nets to start preparing with some drills and get a good lead in the game as well.”
Bangalore have four points from three matches and are looking to add two more points against Mumbai. Maxwell signed from Bangalore hoping to continue his winning path, especially with a ten-team league meaning the competition gets tougher.
“It’s a little different now with ten teams. The margin for error is very less. For us, we started really well with two wins in three games. Every team in the competition is feeling their own way. To look on the positive side, it’s a good way to start the tournament. Continuing that winning streak will be the key for any team going forward. We are certainly looking forward to doing that from here on out. can.”
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