How Nick Jones warning helped Glenn Maxwell score heroic double ton on one leg against Afghanistan

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Australia's Glenn Maxwell's exceptional performance against Afghanistan has left cricket enthusiasts in awe..

The Australian all-rounder played an exceptional inning to secure a remarkable victory for his team, but it wasn't without its share of challenges...

Maxwell fought against full-body cramps for the majority of his innings in the hot and humid conditions..

He revealed that Physio Nick Jones' warning was instrumental in his decision to stay on the field and score one of the most memorable innings in ODI cricket...

He relied on his power and range-hitting skills to face the Afghan bowlers who provided him with a steady supply of length balls.. Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting said, "I've watched and played a lot of cricket, and I've seen nothing like thatunbelievable scenes, he was done..

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