Australian Short format batting superstar Glenn Maxwell will take "shot" break from cricket due to mental issue.
One of the world's best shot format batsman, Maxwell Leaves Australia's T20 squad during a series against touring Sri Lanka, after smashing a blistering 62 off 28 balls in the opening match.
"Glenn Maxwell has been passing some problems with his mental health, 'cricket Australi team psychologist Michael lioyd said in a statement.,
As a result, hi will be spend some time away from his game.
Team Australia add fellow power hitter darcy short in squad to replaced Maxwell.
The well-being of our players and staff is parmout. Glenn has our full support,'' executive general manager Ben Oliver said.
Cricket Austalia said it will work with Maxwell's state team Victoria to ensure his reintegration into the game when he decides to return.
Not Just Max......
Takes a look at a few others who gave up the game or wer close to it.
Jonathan Trott
After an ashes ton on debut and successful tours of Australia and India in series wining cause, the world was at jonthan trott's feet, But after twin failures in the first ashes test at gabba 2013, he pulled out of the tour citing stress related iciness.
Andrew Flintoff
After being a talisman in the 2005 ashes win at home flintoff was the captai I the team 0-5 pounding against Australa down under after Michael Vaughan was injured it lead him to depression and alcohlis.
Monty Panesar
Played a key role in England's series won on 2012 in indiaalong with Graeme Swan, but revealed later that he was suffering from Extreme depression and alcohol addiction.
Michael yardy
The all-rounder played a crucial role I Eglad's victorious 2010 world T20 campaign in the west indies. But he later revealed that he was suffering from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
Jimmy Neesham
One of the stars for the kiwis in the world cup, the all- rounder revealed that he was at the end of the tether after being dropped from his national and domestic team, Otago. "I opened the shades and hoped, it would rain. was how he described his state of mind. With help from psychologists, he redicovered his love for the game.
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