Glenn Maxwell's Wife Vini Raman Shares Heartfelt Post For Husband After Winning Knock vs Afghanistan

09.11.2023 - 05:51 sports.ndtv.com

Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has become the talk of the town after his magnificent double century propelled Australia to a stunning victory against Afghanistan.

Chasing 292 on Tuesday in Mumbai, Australia had lost seven wickets with only 91 runs on the board. However, the fate had something else in store as Maxwell, who was playing with an injured leg, took the matters in his own hands and took his side across the line with 19 balls to spare.

The 35-year-old all-rounder created history with his knock and guided Australia into the semi-finals of the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023.

After the match ended in the favour of Australia, Maxwell's wife Vini Raman took to her Instagram and posted a heartfelt story to congratulate her husband. "It was hot while fielding today, I haven't done a lot of exercise in the heat, it got a hold on me today.

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