Glenn Maxwell said that he may bowl with a new ball if they get a chance to play on spin-friendly pitches. The Australian also said that he loves claiming wickets. The T20 World Cup 2026 will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka
Glenn Maxwell (Pic: X/@ICC)
Ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 in the Indian subcontinent, Australia's star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is sharpening his spin bowling skills to become more effective in the powerplay overs.
"I think in the subcontinent you might be able to get a little bit more out of it (wicket) as a spinner early on," said Maxwell as quoted by cricket.com.au.
He added that he may bowl with the new ball if given the chance on spin-friendly pitches, and that he enjoys taking wickets.
"Especially that new ball, the hard seam, being able to grip on those dry surfaces. So it might be something we think about heading forward. I love getting wickets. It's very surprising anytime I get anyone out. I'm there to do a job in the powerplay and I'm trying to execute that as well as I can," he said.
Maxwell also noted that as he is being shuffled in the batting line-up, the right-hander is focusing on filling gaps in the team.
"I've been a bit of the shuffler around the order, up and down. I'm filling holes at the moment. Even during the West Indies series, trying to combat Akeal Hosein (by) going up the top, this series (against South Africa) going a little bit lower, trying to manage that back end (of the innings)," said the 36-year-old.
Despite not getting a fixed position to bat in the Australian team, he is happy to meet the requirements of the side.
"(I'm) trying to play whatever role is needed for me in this side and just try and be as adaptable as possible," said the veteran of 123 T20Is.
So far, Glenn Maxwell has accumulated 2771 runs in 123 T20I matches for Australia, with a top score of an unbeaten 145 runs. With the ball, he has also bagged 49 wickets.
The T20 World Cup 2026 will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka, with the spin-bowling all-rounder, if fully fit, likely to be a part of the Australian side as it aims to reclaim the trophy it last won in 2021.
(With PTI Inputs)
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