No Birthday Wish From RCB For Overseas IPL Star. Internet Can't Keep Calm

15.10.2024 - 15:19 sports.ndtv.com

Australian cricket team all-rounder Glenn Maxwell celebrated his 36th birthday on Monday and the social media was filled with wishes for the explosive batter.

However, there was no birthday wish from Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Maxwell joined RCB back in 2021 and played three seasons with them but ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction, this action from the franchise has fans guessing about the future.

Several social media users claimed that no birthday wish for Maxwell can mean that the Australian will not be retained ahead of the mega auction.

Meanwhile, the BCCI has decided to scrap the contentious Impact Player rule for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy. RCB Admin hasn't posted anything for Maxwell on his birthday today.

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