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Virender Sehwag, the former batter for the Indian cricket team, didn’t hold back when he critiqued Glenn Maxwell and Liam Livingstone for their poor performance in the ongoing IPL 2025 season. Both players have been struggling to make an impact, and on Sunday, their teams decided to let them sit out. For instance, Royal Challengers Bengaluru opted to bring in Romario Shepherd to take Livingstone’s place, and Maxwell hasn’t even played for the Punjab Kings in the last couple of matches.

Sehwag shared his thoughts, saying he feels these two players seem to lack any real drive to compete for their teams. He went so far as to say that it appears the IPL is more like a vacation for them rather than an opportunity to showcase their skills. I feel like Maxwell and Livingstone’s hunger is gone. Yeh yahaan holiday manane aate hai, holiday banaakar chale jaate hain, he said during a segment on Cricbuzz. He recalled that even though he’s spoken to many former players, only a handful of them really expressed a genuine desire to contribute to their teams.

When we look at the numbers, it’s easy to see why Sehwag feels this way. Maxwell has only managed to score 41 runs and has taken 4 wickets this season, while Livingstone’s tally stands at just 87 runs.

On a different note, Virat Kohli from Royal Challengers Bengaluru made headlines by surpassing Australian great David Warner to become the player with the most fifty-plus scores in the history of IPL. Kohli hit this milestone during a match against Punjab Kings at Mullanpur. He played an impressive innings, scoring 73 runs off 54 balls, which included seven fours and a six. This marked his fourth fifty in just eight matches this season, coming at a solid strike rate of 135.19.

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With this performance, Virat recorded his 67th fifty-plus score in IPL, which also includes eight centuries. To date, he has accumulated a total of 8,326 runs, averaging 39.27 with a strike rate of 132.26, and his highest score remains an unbeaten 113. In comparison, Warner stands at 66 fifty-plus scores, which includes four half-centuries. Meanwhile, Shikhar Dhawan takes the third spot with 53, which includes two centuries.

As for Virat’s recent runs while chasing targets this season, he’s had some noteworthy contributions: 59 runs in 36 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders, 62 runs in 45 balls against Rajasthan Royals, and that solid 73 runs against Punjab Kings. Overall, he’s currently the third-highest run scorer of the season and leads his team with 322 runs in eight innings, maintaining an impressive average of 64.40 and a strike rate of 140.00. Out of these innings, he has already notched up four half-centuries. His performances have been key for RCB, and fans are excited to see how he continues to play through the rest of the season.

Virender Sehwag is one of India’s most outspoken cricket personalities. He has once again stirred controversy with his candid comments, this time targeting two of IPL 2025’s high-profile foreign stars – Glenn Maxwell and Liam Livingstone. The former Indian cricketer did not hold back in his criticism, questioning the commitment and drive of the two players after their underwhelming performances in the ongoing season.

Sehwag’s Harsh Words for Maxwell and Livingstone

Maxwell and Livingstone have long been recognized for their explosive batting abilities, but their impact on the field during IPL 2025 has been far from impressive. Sehwag, known for his no-nonsense approach, expressed frustration over the duo’s inability to deliver, accusing them of treating the tournament as nothing more than a “holiday.”

“I feel like Maxwell and Livingstone’s hunger is gone. Yeh yaha holiday manane aate hai, holiday banaakar chale jaate hain. (they just come here for a holiday). They arrive, have their fun, and leave. There’s no visible desire to fight for the team,” Sehwag said during a segment on Cricbuzz.

Maxwell, who plays for Punjab Kings (PBKS), has struggled to find his rhythm this season. He has scored only 41 runs in six matches, averaging a meager 8.20, and with a strike rate of just 100, he has been far from the destructive force he is known to be. Despite his batting failures, Maxwell has offered some support with the ball, taking four wickets at an economy rate of 8.46, but his efforts with the ball have been insufficient to make up for his poor batting display.

Maxwell’s Struggles Continue

Maxwell’s fall from grace in IPL 2025 is stark. The Australian star, who has been one of the most dynamic players in recent IPL seasons, has failed to live up to expectations. His struggles with the bat have overshadowed his contributions with the ball. With his team facing mounting pressure, Sehwag’s comments strike a chord with many who expected more from the seasoned international player.

Sehwag’s comments were blunt: “He has been a shadow of his aggressive self. The expectations surrounding him have been high, but his performances just haven’t matched up.”

Livingstone’s Lack of Impact

Liam Livingstone, another overseas star who joined PBKS with high expectations, has also failed to impress this season. Despite a half-century earlier in the tournament, he has overall tally of 87 runs in seven matches. This is at an average of 17.40 has been a huge letdown. The hefty ₹8.75 crore price tag on Livingstone hasn’t justified his performances so far, with the all-rounder unable to make a significant impact.

Livingstone has contributed with the ball, claiming two wickets in his part-time spin role. However, his batting has been his major area of concern. His inability to anchor innings or provide the much-needed firepower for his team has only fueled Sehwag’s frustration.

Sehwag pointed out the lack of genuine passion in Livingstone’s approach. He highlighted that even with a substantial price tag, the player’s desire to make a difference has been absent. “They’ve shown moments of brilliance, but overall, they haven’t delivered when the team needs them the most,” Sehwag remarked.

Sehwag’s Call for Accountability

Sehwag has been outspoken throughout his career. He emphasized the importance of accountability and the desire to contribute to the team’s success. He lamented that in his experience, only a few former players showed the kind of dedication needed to succeed in the IPL.

“I’ve spent time with a lot of former players, but only 1 or 2 really gave me the feeling that, ‘Yes, I genuinely want to do something for the team’,” Sehwag said, clearly disappointed by the lack of commitment displayed by Maxwell and Livingstone.

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Virender Sehwag has never been one to shy away from speaking his mind, and this time, his ire is aimed at two of the most high-profile foreign stars in the IPL; Glenn Maxwell and Liam Livingstone. The former Indian opener took a harsh swipe at the duo, accusing them of lacking the drive and determination needed to succeed in the IPL.

Sehwag's criticism comes in the wake of underwhelming performances from both players in IPL 2025. Maxwell, who represents the PBKS, wasn't part of the playing XI against RCB, who also dropped Livingstone.

"I feel like Maxwell and Livingstone’s hunger is gone. Yeh yaha holiday manane aate hai, holiday banaakar chale jaate hain. (they just come here for a holiday). They arrive, have their fun, and leave. There's no visible desire to fight for the team," Sehwag said on Cricbuzz, adding that their performances this season have failed to meet the high expectations that come with their international reputations.

Glenn Maxwell, known for his destructive batting and game-changing abilities, has struggled to find his rhythm this season. With just 41 runs in six matches at an average of 8.20 and a strike rate of 100, Maxwell has been a shadow of his aggressive self in the league.

His bowling, while offering four wickets at an economy rate of 8.46, hasn't compensated for his lack of batting impact.

Livingstone's indifferent season

Similarly, Liam Livingstone’s performances have also left much to be desired. Despite a few flashes of brilliance, including a half-century, Livingstone’s overall tally of 87 runs in seven matches and an average of 17.40 hasn’t justified his hefty ₹8.75 crore price tag.

While his part-time spin has contributed two wickets, it’s been nowhere near enough to offset his struggles with the bat. Sehwag pointed out the lack of genuine desire in these players to contribute meaningfully, saying, “I’ve spent time with a lot of former players, but only 1 or 2 really gave me the feeling that, 'Yes, I genuinely want to do something for the team'.”

Virender Sehwag is no stranger to controversy, and is known for his outspoken personality. The former India player recently fired shots at Glenn Maxwell and Liam Livingstone, accusing the pair of lacking the drive and determination to perform in the IPL. The pair have been in poor form in the ongoing IPL 2025 season, with Maxwell playing for PBKS and Livingstone for RCB.

Speaking to Cricbuzz, Sehwag slammed the pair and stated that they just come to the IPL for holiday, and then leave after the season ends. “I feel like Maxwell and Livingstone’s hunger is gone. Yeh yaha holiday manane aate hai, holiday banaakar chale jaate hain. (they just come here for a holiday). They arrive, have their fun, and leave. There's no visible desire to fight for the team,” he said.

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Virender Sehwag vs Glenn Maxwell: Ugly beef which goes back to IPL 2017

Maxwell and Sehwag in particular have a long history, and their beef goes back to the 2017 IPL season, when the Aussie all-rounder was Punjab skipper. During that period, Sehwag was the franchise’s mentor. According to Maxwell, the India legend had a dictator-type approach and made the main decisions alone.

Maxwell’s book ‘Maxwell-the showman’ was published in 2024, and the 36-year-old opened a can of worms on his time with Sehwag. “We discussed how the team would operate, and I thought we were all on the same page. How wrong I was,” he wrote in the book.

“Our coach, J Arunkumar, was coming in for his first season, and it became clear to him that he was coach in name only, with Sehwag pulling the strings. When it came to selection, I thought it might be a good idea to bring the coaches into a WhatsApp group to make our decisions. Everyone agreed to this and shared their teams, with the exception of Sehwag. At the end of the process, he made it clear that he would pick the starting XI, end of story.”

Maxwell also gave an example, where Ishant Sharma was caught in the middle of Sehwag’s approach. “Take poor old Ishant Sharma. At one point he was told not to bother coming to our game that day in Mumbai, having not been picked in a while. We had several other local bowlers, plus the Kiwi quick Matt Henry had just come into the side. Doing the right thing, Ishant did a gym session and came along anyway, bowling at full pace in the warm-up. Then Eoin Morgan was told that he would be a new inclusion that day, taking the last overseas player spot from Matt. Morgs protested that it wasn’t fair to drop Matt after only playing one game, so they rejigged again, left out Morgs, and both Henry and Ishant played,” he wrote in his book.

Punjab missed out on the playoffs that season, and finished in fifth position. The relationship between Maxwell and Sehwag came out at the forefront after Punjab’s final league game, as they were thrashed by Rising Pune Supergiant. Maxwell had volunteered for the post-match press conference, but instead Sehwag appeared and called his captain a ‘big disappointment’.

Maxwell even wrote about the incident on his book, expressing his dismay at Sehwag’s behaviour. “I texted him to say how much it hurt to read those comments and added that he had lost a fan in me for the way he had conducted himself. Sehwag’s response was simple: “Don’t need fan like you.” We never spoke again,” he wrote.

“I knew my time was at an end and told the owners as much: if Sehwag was going to stick around, they were making a mistake and not to bother with me. He only lasted one more season,” he added.

Maxwell departed Punjab after the 2017 season, and had a second stint in 2020. He is back once again for a third stint for the Preity Zinta co-owned side, and has once again failed to justify his price tag.