Glenn Maxwell took the cricket world by storm, scoring an unbeaten 201 against Afghanistan in a 2023 Cricket World Cup group-stage encounter. Mumbai was left in awe of the Aussie all-rounder who single-handedly chased down a target of 292.
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Australia found themselves wanting at 91-7 in under 19 overs. The story of Glenn Maxwell unfolded at that very moment. Maxwell hit a storming double-century (201) to guide Australia to their sixth victory of the tournament and confirm a place in the semi-final of the competition.
The 35-year-old hit 201 runs off 128 balls, smashing 21 boundaries and 10 sixes. He remained unbeaten, alongside Pat Cummins on the crease.
Who is Glenn Maxwell's wife Vini Raman?
However, very few know that Maxwell's wife, Vini Raman, is of Indian origin. Born on March 3, 1993, in Melbourne, Vini is a qualified pharmacist by profession. Her parents originally hail from Chennai, India, and they relocated to Australia in the early 1990s.
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How did Glenn Maxwell meet Vini Raman?
The love story between Vini and Glenn Maxwell began when they were introduced through a mutual friend. They quickly formed a deep connection, and their friendship blossomed into a romantic relationship. After nearly four years of dating, Maxwell proposed to Vini and was engaged in February 2020.
The pair tied the knot on March 18 2022 in Australia, first according to Christian rituals and then flew back to India and had a wedding as per traditional Tamil rituals on March 27.
Their nuptials were attended by cricket stars like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, making it a memorable event.
Recently, the couple welcomed their first child, a baby boy named Logan Maverick Maxwell. Both Vini and their newborn son have been accompanying Maxwell on his cricketing endeavours and were also in attendance at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai while the batsman shattered records with an explosive knock.
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Glenn Maxwell & Vini Raman in Pictures
Who will win the 2023 World Cup?
India and Australia are among the favourites for the 2023 World Cup title. The odds from Dafabet are as follows.
| Team | Odds (Dafabet) |
|---|---|
| India | 2.00 |
| Australia | 4.50 |
| South Africa | 5.50 |
| New Zealand | 10.00 |
| Pakistan | 21.00 |
| Afghanistan | 67.00 |
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