'No footwork becomes great footwork': Tendulkar cannot stop applauding Maxwell over heroic knock

Glenn Maxwell's remarkable unbeaten 201 has secured a place in cricket history, particularly for its extraordinary performance under immense pressure, propelling Australia into the ODI World Cup 2023 semi-finals. What makes it even more special is the fact that cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar praised it not once, but twice within a span of 24 hours after Glenn Maxwell's epic innings.

3 things you need to know

• Australia beat Afghanistan by 3 wickets to qualify for ODI World Cup 2023 semi-final
• Glenn Maxwell played a brilliant knock as he scored a double century to help with the chase
• Sachin Tendulkar has once again lauded Maxwell for his exceptional innings 

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Sachin Tendulkar lauds Glenn Maxwell again

Glenn Maxwell defied all expectations, battled through painful cramps, and delivered a magical performance while standing on one leg. Sachin Tendulkar, the master blaster, expressed his admiration on the social media platform 'X,' formerly known as Twitter. He eloquently described Maxwell's innings and drew a parallel to life, emphasizing that what holds you back can also drive you forward.

Despite battling cramps and a troublesome back, Glenn Maxwell orchestrated a victory that could arguably be labeled the greatest ODI innings of all time. Australia, chasing a target of 292, found themselves in dire straits at 91/7, with defeat looming on the horizon. At this critical juncture, Maxwell decided he had had enough. Fueled by determination to prevent Afghanistan from securing their third significant upset in this World Cup, he unleashed a spectacular display of batting prowess at the Wankhede Stadium.

Maxwell's assault shattered Afghanistan's hopes of reaching the semi-finals. He formed an unbeaten 202-run partnership with Pat Cummins, who contributed 12 runs to the stand. Together, they guided Australia across the finish line, clinching one of the most tenacious and memorable victories in ODI history.