Glenn Maxwell tests positive for COVID-19

Melbourne Stars captain Glenn Maxwell becomes the 13th cricketer from the Big Bash League to test positive for COVID-19.

Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell captains Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League.

Melbourne Stars captain Glenn Maxwell on Wednesday became the 13th cricketer from the Big Bash League to test positive for COVID-19.

Maxwell’s positive test was confirmed on Wednesday morning through a rapid antigen test which he had taken following his side’s contest against Renegades on Monday, according to cricket.com.au . He also underwent a PCR test and is currently awaiting its result.

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Meanwhile, the spurt in COVID-19 cases in the BBL continues with the Renegades becoming the fifth club to report a positive case.

Three other BBL clubs have reported positive COVID-19 cases, forcing Brisbane Heat on Tuesday to withdraw from its match against the Sydney Sixers on Wednesday. The BBL organisers are desperately trying to keep the tournament going despite a surge in COVID-19 cases across the league.