Shreyas Iyer, Ricky Ponting urged to make ruthless call on Glenn Maxwell: ‘He’s had his run in IPL’
GH News April 16, 2025 11:06 AM

New Delhi: Despite a four-win record from six matches the Punjab Kings havent reached their full potential. Glenn Maxwells batting performance has been disappointing in IPL 2025 prompting former New Zealand bowler Simon Doull to suggest the team bench him. Doull advises captain Shreyas Iyer and coach Ricky Ponting to consider replacing Maxwell.
Glenn Maxwells IPL 2025 performance thus far includes 41 runs from four innings (0 30 13 and 7) and four wickets.
Maxwells recent performances have been underwhelming lacking his usual fluency despite a 30-run score against the Rajasthan Royals. He has appeared significantly less effective than his usual self.
Cricket commentator Simon Doull advocates for the Punjab Kings to prioritize either Azmatullah Omarzai or Josh Inglis over Glenn Maxwell citing Maxwells inconsistent IPL performance throughout his career with only one or two successful seasons.
“I think Maxwell has had his run. I mean just the way hes getting out at the moment it would frustrate me as a coach” Doull said on Cricbuzz.
“Thats the disappointing thing I think from their point of view. So Omarzais in for him Inglis in for him would be something Id probably look at” he added.
Lockie Ferguson a fast bowler for the Punjab Kings is highly unlikely to participate in IPL 2025 due to an injury sustained in a recent game against the Sunrisers Hyderabad.