Glenn Maxwell ruled out of IPL with injury

Maxwell became the fifth Australian to pull out of the Indian Premier League (IPL), but his injury is unlikely to keep him out of an upcoming West Indies tour. Australia team physiotherapist David Beakley said it did not appear serious enough to prevent him playing in the West Indies tri-series, which Australia open in Guyana on June 6 against South Africa.

“Glenn reported increasing soreness in his left abdomen area following last night’s (Sunday’s) match and as such a decision was made for him to return home for further assessment and treatment ahead of the West Indies tour,” Beakley said.

“From the information we have so far, the injury doesn’t appear to be something that will prevent Glenn from participating in this tour, but we are keen to give him the necessary time to recover before departing to the West Indies at the end of this month.”

A further update on Maxwell’s injury will be provided once he has been assessed prior to departure for the tour of the West Indies.

Maxwell’s departure from India follows Australian captain Steve Smith (wrist), Mitch Marsh (side strain), John Hastings (ankle) and Shaun Marsh (back) also returning home early.

Kings XI Punjab are already out of the reckoning for a finish in top-four having won only four of their 12 matches thus far.