Glenn Maxwell’s double century reminded Kapil Dev of 1983? What did Shastri-Tendulkar say?

New Delhi. Australia’s star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell created history by scoring a double century in the World Cup. Maxwell played an unbeaten innings of 201 runs against Afghanistan in the 39th match of Cricket World Cup 2023 to give his team a thrilling win. With this double century, he also broke Kapil’s record. Some have hailed his innings as the best in ODI cricket while others have hailed it as Kapil Dev’s 175-run innings. Let’s see the reactions of the giants after Maxwell’s storm.

Former Indian cricketer Ravi Shastri said of Maxwell’s innings, “Brilliant, it reminds me of Kapil in 1983.” Let us tell you that this tweet of Ravi Shastri is very special. Because there was no India-Zimbabwe match record in the 1983 World Cup. Due to which even today people cannot see it. Kapil Dev’s innings against Zimbabwe. Only a few people in the stadium saw him. Ravi Shastri was also one of them. It can be understood from Shastri’s tweet that Kapil must have played the same innings as Maxwell 40 years ago.

Sachin Tendulkar also praised Maxwell. “From maximum pressure to a brilliant performance,” he said of Maxwell after praising Afghanistan’s Ibrahim Zadran. This is the best ODI innings I have seen in my life.

Venkatesh Prasad wrote, “Probably one of the best ODI innings we’ve seen. Glenn Maxwell was incredible. Highest individual score in a run-chase, even when no Australian bowler crossed the 24 mark. A double century is incredible.

Veteran cricketer VVS Laxman wrote, “One of the best individual performances on the cricket field. This is one of the greatest innings ever. A great lesson to never give up. It was quite incredible. ,

Sehwag-Pathan also reacted:

Glenn Maxwell: Glenn Maxwell broke Kapil Dev’s great record by scoring a limping double century.

Let us tell you that chasing the target of 292 runs, Australia scored 293 runs for 7 wickets in 46.5 overs. Maxwell scored an unbeaten 201 off 128 balls with 21 fours and 10 sixes. Pat Cummins scored an unbeaten 12 off 68 balls. Maxwell was adjudged ‘Player of the Match’ for his storming innings. With this win, Australia has made a place in the semi-finals. They became the third team to make the list.

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Tags: Australia, Glenn Maxwell, Kapil Dev, Ravi Shastri, Sachin Tendulkar, World Cup 2023