Glenn Maxwell has no plans to return to the Test side despite Australia’s midfield struggle against India; the full-time cricket player played for his country in 2017
Last updated: 24/01/21 10:25 am
Glenn Maxwell last played test cricket for Australia in 2017
Glenn Maxwell has apparently accepted that his probationary position with Australia is over, saying he does not think he is “standing nearby” at the moment.
White ball expert Maxwell has played seven Tests for Australia, with his last coming in 2017.
There have been rumors all his life that he will get more opportunity in the Test side, and there may be an opening after the recent mid-order efforts in Australia against India.
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However, the 32-year-old is not expected to return anytime soon.
“I don’t think I’m standing anywhere near it, to be honest,” he told the Sun Herald.
“They have the idea of what they want. They have boys right now who are really, really good players.
“Cameron Green we see is going to be an expert, Puck (Will Pucovski), Travis Head on the bench with an average of 40 in test cricket. They have more than enough.”
With cricket ball in the mirror from the back, Maxwell will instead be aiming for the shortest forms, with the T20 World Cup back in 2021 and 2022 and the ODI World Cup in 2023.
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“This is one of those things where it’s sometimes a two-edged sword,” Maxwell said.
“You would like to put your name forward for higher honors, but in danger of losing your place in the team one day it’s not worth it.
“I don’t like it. I’m a traveler who travels around the world most of the year playing whiteball stuff for Australia.
“I’ve always known that takes over most of our red-ball home summer.”
Australia is expected to travel to South Africa for the next round of testing in early March.