'I will play the IPL until I can’t walk anymore': Maxwell on playing in the biggest cricket league

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, who announced himself at the forefront with his blazing performance in IPL a decade ago, has vowed his allegiance to the league till the end of his career. In one of his recent interactions with media, the player stated that he will continue to participate in the Indian Premier League until his legs become feeble. The 35-year-old is currently a key figure in the RCB squad.

3 things you need to know

• Glenn Maxwell wants to play IPL till the end of his career
• Maxwell currently plays for RCB
• Glenn Maxwell has been associated with IPL since 2012

Glenn Maxwell promises to continue playing IPL

Glenn Maxwell has been in great form lately. The right-hander played an exceptional knock against Afghanistan in the World Cup 2023, where he drove Australia from the jaws of defeat to the grandeur of victory. The historic World Cup winning runs also came from his bat in the final. Then in the bilateral series against India, he scored a century in the 3rd T20 to once again take Australia past the target. It has been almost a decade since the world started witnessing the exploits of Maxwell, and it all began with the phenomenal IPL 2014 season.

Maxwell started his IPL stint with Delhi Daredevils (Now Delhi Capitals) and was picked up by Mumbai Indians in 2013. His bid price made him IPL's first "million-dollar baby." While he did not get much time in the field with MI, the subsequent year proved to be his breakout one. He scored more than 500 runs for Kings XI Punjab (Now Punjab Kings) and thereby came into the mainstream. Though the next 5-years did not go as he would have liked, yet he remained a popular name in the auction. He has been associated with Royal Challengers Bangalore for the last three seasons and has been brilliant with the bat for the team. He has retained by the side for the upcoming IPL 2024 season.

He gets immense cheering from the Indian crowd whenever he walks onto the field in IPL, and it seems the love is mutual.

“The IPL will probably be the last tournament I ever play, as I will play the IPL until I can’t walk anymore,” Maxwell told reporters on Wednesday.

Maxwell on what he likes about IPL

Maxwell admitted the impact IPL brought to his career and highlighted the world-class facilities and exposure the league provides.

“I was talking about how good the IPL has been to me throughout my career – the people I’ve met, the coaches I have played under, the international players that you get to rub shoulders with …

Big Show also weighed in on the learning experience that comes with sharing camaraderie with other world-class players.

“You’re rubbing shoulders with AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli for two months, talking to them while watching other games,” he said referring to the stalwarts he shared the Bangalore dressing room with.

“It’s just the greatest learning experience that any player could ask for.”