Statement of Pat Cummins on the Brilliant Knock of Glenn Maxwell
An exhausted Glenn Maxwell called Tuesday night "his own" after pulling off a superhuman effort that his captain Pat Cummins described as the "greatest ever" ODI knock. Cummins watched the mayhem unfold from close as he saw the brave, painful cramps of Maxwell produce an astonishing 201-run knock that floored Afghanistan. Maxwell said at the post-match presentation ceremony, "It would have been nice if it was a chanceless knock, but I had my chances, and to make the most of it tonight was something I can be proud of," while referring to a couple of catches that Afghans dropped when Aussies were placed precariously.
For his captain, who had the best seat in the house during a world record stand of 202, it was an "I was there kind of moment." After the match, Cummins said, "Ridiculous. I don't know how to describe it. Great win! It has got to be the greatest thing that has ever happened. One of those days people will say, Yeah, I was at the stadium for this game.”
Maxwell was a touch cross with critics who had written the Australians off after back-to-back defeats in the first two games against India and South Africa.