The Showman

Discover the exhilarating story of Glenn Maxwell, the Australian cricket maestro, whose audacious flair has redefined the nation's beloved game. During the 2023 Cricket World Cup in India, Glenn Maxwell played the most audacious, improbable innings in the history of one-day cricket. Yet less than a year earlier he had been in hospital with a shattered leg, facing the very real prospect that he might never walk properly again. This is the story of those intervening 12 months - months of frustration on the road to recovery, as well as jubilation when he realised a dream of becoming a father. It is also the tale of the life that preceded that vital year. For over a decade, Maxwell has redefined batting with a style that is deeply creative and at times crazy-brave, while also becoming a vital bowler and one of the world's best fielders. Yet it has also been a career dogged by depression and self-doubt, the struggle with which has been defining off the field, while carrying the criticism of those who find his style more exasperating than exciting. Now, one of cricket's great entertainers tells these stories in his own words. The Showman offers a captivating exploration of an enigmatic talent, whose name is synonymous with the thrill of the game.