- Glenn Maxwell complained about the light show in the stadium
- Called the spectacle a ‘stupid idea’ for players
- David Warner spoke out against Maxwell’s comments
Glenn Maxwell and David Warner both smashed centuries and records against the Netherlands in the ODI World Cup on Wednesday night, but the pair are in a row over the light show at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
Australia’s World Cup campaign is gaining momentum after they demolished the Netherlands by a record 309 runs in Delhi, thanks to Maxwell posting the fastest century in tournament history.
After starting the World Cup in India with two disappointing defeats in a row, Australia made it three wins in a row by showing no mercy against the Dutch, who upset a red-hot South Africa last week.
However, Maxwell had to shield his eyes while fielding during the match as a nightclub-style light show spectacle took place on the ground.
The decorated all-rounder slammed the ‘stupid’ idea after collecting the Player of the Match award.
Maxwell said the light show at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium was a “stupid idea” for players
Maxwell’s comments were shot down by Warner, who said he loved the light show
“Well, I made something like that light show happen at Perth Stadium during a Big Bash match,” Maxwell said.
“And I just felt like it was giving me shocking headaches and it takes a while for my eyes to adjust again, and I just think it’s the dumbest idea for cricketers.
“So I try to hide as much as I can and ignore it, but it’s a terrible, terrible idea. Great for the fans, terrible for the players.’
Warner, a fan favorite in India, took to social media after the match and disagreed with his teammate’s stance.
“I absolutely loved the light show, what an atmosphere,” he wrote.
‘It’s all about the fans. Without all of you, we wouldn’t be able to do what we love.”
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But it was the enigmatic Maxwell who will rightly make headlines in the coming days after putting together an innings that was remarkable even for him.
Maxwell had to shield his eyes from the lights which he says can cause headaches
Maxwell stole the show on Wednesday night, recording the fastest ever World Cup century
After not seeing a ball until the 41st over and reaching the boundary at 4-266, the 35-year-old raced to his third ODI ton in just 40 balls.
Maxwell was bowled out for 106 off 44 balls in the final over after an explosive innings full of reverse slopes, including nine fours and eight sixes.
Maxwell lived up to his old nickname ‘The Big Show’ and broke the previous record for the fastest World Cup century, set by South African star Aiden Markram (49 balls) at the same ground just 18 days ago.
Maxwell also improved his own Australian record for the fastest ODI ton, set during the 2015 World Cup against Sri Lanka.
Dutch bowler Bas de Leede was the most expensive in ODI history at the end of many of Maxwell’s strokes with his figures of 2-115.
The Victorian fireworks overshadowed David Warner becoming Australia’s outright leading century maker in the ODI World Cups after blasting 104.
The experienced opener posted his sixth ton in the premier tournament of the 50-over format, surpassing Ricky Ponting’s five centuries.