After being released by Punjab Kings, Maxwell was roped in for INR 14.25 crore by RCB in the Chennai auction last February in a bid to boost their middle-order scoring.
The Australian joined Mumbai Indians in 2020 but didn't get to play a single match in the season. This time he got a chance to play the season-opener since Quinton de Kock is serving quarantine upon arrival from South Africa.
Maharashtra and it's capital Mumbai are worst affected by the infectious disease and the state government has imposed a weekend lockdown.
Team India head coach Ravi Shastri had a hilarious message for fans as Dhoni's CSK meets Rishabh Pant's DC in the second match of IPL 2021.
Rohit Sharma sported a message for a special cause during MI's match against RCB on Friday.
CSK all-rounder Sam Curran imitated Ravindra Jadeja's 'sword' celebration as the duo batted together during a practice match.
MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings will open their IPL 2021 campaign against Delhi Capitals, who will be led by young wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant.
The Delhi franchise ended runners-up last season in the UAE and would be aiming to go one better this time and a good start would be what they will be looking for.
Glenn Maxwell made an impressive start to the 2021 IPL campaign with RCB, scoring 39 off 28 deliveries in the 160-run chase.
Harshal Patel is wary of not getting too "overconfident" after he produced a match-winning performance (5/27 in four overs) to aid RCB to win over MI in the opening game.
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