**Injured Maxwell Could Miss Remainder of IPL; Ponting Hints at Replacements** With Glenn Maxwell sidelined due to injury, his availability for the rest of the IPL is uncertain. Head coach Ricky Ponting stated that the team is considering a few Indian players as potential replacements and is expected to announce the names soon. *— ESPNcricinfo staff* Let me know if you'd like it to sound more formal, dramatic, or tailored for a specific platform.

 
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Glenn Maxwell Suffers Fractured Finger, Likely to Miss Rest of IPL 2025

Punjab Kings (PBKS) all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has sustained a fracture in his right-hand finger, putting his participation in the remainder of IPL 2025 in serious doubt. During the toss ahead of the match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer mentioned that the team hadn't yet "decided about the replacements." However, head coach Ricky Ponting later confirmed in a press conference that a decision would be made soon.

Maxwell's PBKS and Australia teammate Marcus Stoinis also confirmed the injury, stating that Maxwell broke his finger during a training session ahead of the rained-out match against Kolkata Knight Riders on April 26. According to Stoinis, Maxwell is "likely out of the tournament."

In Maxwell's absence against CSK, PBKS included Suryansh Shedge in the playing XI and fielded only three overseas players after choosing to bowl first. The team went on to win the match by four wickets.

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Maxwell Likely Out of IPL with Fractured Finger; PBKS Await Replacements Amid Injury Woes

Glenn Maxwell is in danger of missing the rest of the IPL after scans confirmed a fractured finger. "It's very unfortunate that he's got a fractured finger," said PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer at the toss. "We haven't finalized replacements yet, but our squad has the depth and mindset to adapt. We have a variety of match-winners outside the playing XI, and we'll rely on that strength."

Allrounder Marcus Stoinis added that Maxwell initially believed the injury wasn’t serious, but the scan results proved otherwise. “Unfortunately for Maxi, I think it's likely he's out for the tournament,” Stoinis told broadcasters before the match in Chennai.

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Maxwell has struggled with the bat this season, scoring just 48 runs in six innings—including four single-digit scores—but has made an impact with the ball, taking four wickets with his offspin. He was bought for INR 4.2 crore in the 2025 mega auction.

The team is already dealing with the loss of pacer Lockie Ferguson to a serious injury earlier in the month. No replacement has been named for him yet either.

PBKS head coach Ricky Ponting acknowledged the challenge of finding quality replacements, citing a clash with the PSL. “We’ll be signing some replacements soon,” he said. “We've got until our 12th game. Players like Azmatullah Omarzai, Aaron Hardie, and Xavier Bartlett are all in the mix, depending on conditions. For instance, Bartlett could come into play in Dharamsala, where the ball might swing and bounce more.”

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Ponting: PBKS Patient with Replacements as Deadline Nears

PBKS head coach Ricky Ponting explained the team’s cautious approach in naming replacements for injured players Glenn Maxwell and Lockie Ferguson.

“We’ve actually been a bit patient,” Ponting said. “Maxi’s only been out a couple of days, while Lockie’s been sidelined for two or three weeks. With the PSL happening simultaneously, the pool of high-quality replacements is pretty limited. So we’ve taken our time.”

Ponting added that the franchise is also evaluating local talent. “We’re looking at some younger Indian players to see which roles they might fill. A couple of them trained with us yesterday and will travel with us to Dharamsala. We’ll get a closer look, and there’s a chance they could earn Punjab contracts.”

The replacements must be finalized before PBKS play their 12th match of the season. With their 11th fixture against Lucknow Super Giants on May 4 and the 12th against Delhi Capitals on May 8—both in Dharamsala—the team has just under a week to make their decision.

Currently, PBKS sit second on the points table, trailing only Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Chennai Super Kings remain the only team officially eliminated from playoff contention.

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