Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell was recently caught vaping an e-cigarette during the recent Australia vs South Africa AUS vs SA at the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 with the video of him smoking a vape viral
Earlier during the match in Lucknow, Glenn Maxwell took three wickets against the Proteas before being dismissed.
Video of Glenn Maxwell smoking a vape in the ICC World Cup 2023 during AUS vs SA goes viral
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Smoking 🚬 in #Maxwell pic.twitter.com/Do1O746P9a— Alkazaar (@gameebuster11) October 12, 2023
What's happening there? Is he smoking?#Maxi pic.twitter.com/DFLHXDn2UA
— Kumar Sourav (@AdamDhoni1) October 13, 2023
The incident caused a lot of surprise and discussion among fans and the entire cricketing community.
Glenn Maxwell caught smoking an e-cigarette
On Thursday, October 12, 2023, Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell caused a lot of stir in the cricketing world after he was caught smoking an e-cigarette in the dressing room. It occurred during Australia’s record defeat against South Africa at the ongoing ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023. Notably, the camera managed to capture the exact moment of the incident, following which it went viral across social media. The video garnered a lot of attention and criticism from various quarters.
Glenn Maxwell’s actions under controversy
As of now, neither Maxwell nor the team management has put out an official statement addressing the incident. However, the incident has unsurprisingly caused a lot of controversy especially among cricket fans and governing bodies. While using e-cigarettes is not rare among athletes across various sports, it has always been a subject of controversy. This is because of its impact on health.
The incident as such, has led to various discussions regarding the regulations and guidelines set up for using such devices during cricketing events. More particularly, the use of such devices during games governed by international bodies like the ICC has caused concerned. According to many fans and experts, such actions by Maxwell could harm his image and the game’s broader impact.
Australia having a tough start
Australia are currently having a tough start in their ongoing World Cup campaign. The five-time champion suffered a crushing loss against South Africa in Lucknow, marking their worst World Cup defeat till date. Australia finished the game with a disappointing 177 runs in 40.5 overs, losing by 134 runs.
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