Dynamite News Glenn Maxwell cleared of serious injury after blow on neck
Glenn Maxwell sustained a blow to the neck when he was batting in the middle at the nets while preparing for the upcoming Champions Trophy.
Melbourne: Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has been cleared of any serious injury after he was struck by a net bowler during a recent practice session at Lord's.
The 28-year-old sustained a blow to the neck when he was batting in the middle at the nets while preparing for the upcoming Champions Trophy.
Subsequently, Maxwell slowly lowered himself into a crouch position to compose himself before his teammates, the bowler and team doctor Peter Brukner moved into the net to look upon him.
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The Victorian later walked out off the field along with the team doctor, who assessed him for a few minutes before the duo left the training area for the dressing rooms.
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Brukner's assessment focused primarily on Maxwell's jaw and the top of his neck, indicating the areas where the all-rounder was hit.
However, Australian skipper Steve Smith later confirmed that Maxwell had not suffered any injury and that he was icing the blow in the rooms.