Pakistan cricket legend Wasim Akram has expressed confidence in Royal Challengers Bangalore all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, predicting that he will play a pivotal role in the team’s quest to reach the IPL 2024 playoffs.
Despite a below-par season with the bat, Maxwell’s recent cameo knock against Chennai Super Kings in a crucial match highlighted his match-winning abilities. Akram believes that Maxwell’s inclusion brings balance to the RCB unit, with his four overs of spin bowling proving handy on surfaces that favor spinners. The legendary paceman also recalled Maxwell’s iconic double century against Afghanistan in the 2023 ODI World Cup, where he overcame physical challenges to guide Australia to victory.
Akram praised RCB’s emphatic win over defending champions CSK, which secured their place in the playoffs. He believes that the team’s success is a testament to their self-belief and determination. Akram also suggested that luck played a role in RCB’s qualification, but emphasized that the team’s own efforts were equally important. He concluded by saying that RCB’s qualification is a lesson for all, reminding us that luck favors the brave and hope should never be lost.
