What forced Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell to take a break from game?

Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell went on a break from cricket due to mental health issues. Maxwell will be replaced by D’Arcy short in the national twenty20 squad.

Cricket Australia stated that Maxwell told the support staff of the team regarding his struggle with mental health and the board along with his stateside Victoria are backing him in this tough period.

Team psychologist Dr. Michael Lloyd quoted on the Australian cricket website, “Glenn Maxwell has been suffering from some difficulties with regards to his mental health and as a result, he will be spending a short period away from the game.”

Maxwell’s decisions come days after he hammered a 28-ball 62 in Australia’s massive 134-run win in the twenty20 opening against Sri Lanka. 31 years old Glenn Maxwell has played 110 ODI’s, 61 T20s and seven tests for Australia

CA’s Executive General Manager of National Teams Ben Oliver said, “The well-being of our players and staff is supreme. Glenn has our full backing. Cricket Australia will work collaboratively with Cricket Victoria’s support staff to ensure Glenn’s good and his reintegration into the game.”