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Ex-Aussie Star Points At Rohit Sharma's IPL Numbers After Parthiv-Maxwell Row

Maxwell has been in very poor form with the bat in IPL 2024 (x.com)Maxwell has been in very poor form with the bat in IPL 2024 (x.com)

Former Australian cricketer Callum Ferguson has come to the defense of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) all-rounder Glenn Maxwell following Parthiv Patel's recent criticism of the player's performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.

Patel had labelled Maxwell as the most overrated player in the history of IPL, citing his lackluster performance for RCB in the 17th season of the tournament.

Speaking on a show by ESPNCricinfo, Ferguson highlighted Maxwell's track record, particularly his ability to perform well despite batting at lower positions in the lineup. 

Ferguson drew comparisons to other prominent IPL players like Brendon McCullum and Rohit Sharma, underlining Maxwell's impressive strike rate and contributions to his teams.


Watch: Ferguson slams Parthiv for his comments on Maxwell

Maxwell has been a key figure in numerous IPL franchises over the years, contributing significantly with both bat and ball. However, his performance with the bat in the IPL 2024 season has indeed been subpar, with only 36 runs scored in eight matches for RCB, averaging just 5.14. 

Additionally, he took a break from the tournament due to mental health issues. Despite his struggles with the bat, Maxwell has managed to contribute with the ball, taking five wickets in five innings at an average of 20.80 and an economy rate of 8.66.

Parthiv's criticism of Maxwell has stirred controversy, leading to backlash from fans and sparking debates about the player's worth in the IPL. 

The debate surrounding Maxwell's performance in the IPL continues to spark discussions among cricket fans and experts, with contrasting opinions emerging from various quarters.