Glenn Maxwell’s injury compounds Melbourne Stars’ struggles in BBL 2023-24

The Melbourne Stars have been dealt a major setback with Glenn Maxwell ruled out of their next match against Perth Scorchers due to injury. Maxwell had to receive medical attention twice in the middle of the game and was seen icing his forearm in the dugout after his dismissal. His absence will put more pressure on Marcus Stoinis to lead the batting line-up and leaves the Stars without an important spin-bowling option. The team will also likely be without Nathan Coulter-Nile, who picked up a calf strain against the Heat. However, they may be able to call on Pakistan quick Haris Rauf for their upcoming matches. The Stars will hope that Maxwell’s injury does not keep him out for too long as they look to turn their fortunes around in the Big Bash League.