Watch: Glenn Maxwell Gifts His Player-of-the-Match Award to a Fan During Major League Cricket

Australia allrounder Glenn Maxwell’s wholesome gesture after a Major League Cricket (MLC) match is winning internet.

The superstar cricketer led the Washington Freedom to an eight-wicket victory over the LA Knight Riders recently with impressive bowling figures of 3/15 in his four-over spell.

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After winning the Player of the Match award, Maxwell decided to hand the prize to one of his fans.

Washington Freedom shared a clip of the Aussie star handing over the trophy after the game.

In the video, Maxwell can be seen handing over the award to a fan behind the advertisement banners.

His gesture drew a round of applause from the supporters nearby.

Maxwell was then also seen signing some autographs for the fans before taking pictures too.

Fans have been praising the 35-year-old.

One of them wrote, “Proud of you as an RCBian.”

Another suggested how lucky the fan was to meet one of the best all-rounders in the game. “His men are so lucky that they met Maxi,” read the comment/

Another agreed and wrote, “Luckiest guys who met him.”

One fan feels that Australian players are all kind-hearted. “Australia’s players’ heart is made up of diamonds.”

“So proud to call ourselves his fans,” wrote another.

Playing at the Chruch Street Park, Washington Freedom bowled out LA Knight Riders for 129 in 18.4 overs. Apart from Maxwell’s starring role, Saurabh Netravalkar also played a massive role by taking four wickets.

Their chase was powered by Travis Head and Steve Smith with the pair adding 79 runs for the first wicket.

Maxwell did not have the best T20 World Cup 2024 campaign with Australia. he struggled for form as his side crashed out in the Super Eight phase. They were handed a crushing defeat by a Rohit Sharma-led India which ended their semi-finals hopes.