09 November,2023 07:22 AM IST | Pune | IANS
Andrew McDonald
Australia head coach Andrew McDonald admitted he was thinking about Glenn Maxwell's impact on the team's net run-rate during their come-from-behind three-wicket win over Afghanistan, and added that watching the astonishing 201 not out was an emotional rollercoaster for everyone.
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Australia were reeling at 91-7 in a run-chase of 292 at the Wankhede Stadium, when Maxwell joined hands with Pat Cummins to put on a 202-run stand. The skipper contributed only 12 runs as Maxwell took centre stage, battled cramps in calf, shin, hamstring and toes while battling bad back to single-handedly win the match.
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"It was an emotional rollercoaster for everyone. One of the conversations was, âWhat does this mean for net run- rate', and then as every run went forward, Glenn started to play some amazing shots," said McDonald on SEN Radio.
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