Glenn Maxwell Axed From ODI Squad, Moises Henriques Called In

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell was axed from the ODI squad against Sri Lanka, Moises Henriques called in.

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell was axed on Sunday from the ODI squad against Sri Lanka. (Photo Courtesy: Facebook/@Glenn Maxwell)

Australia have dropped out-of-form limited overs specialist Glenn Maxwell from the squad for the one-day international series in Sri Lanka next month, the country’s cricket board announced on Sunday.

Poor Run Cost ‘Big Show’

Nicknamed “Big Show”, the 27-year-old all-rounder made 46 not out to help Australia reach the final of last month’s tri-series in the West Indies, but could only muster a combined tally of seven runs in three other innings of the tournament.

We know Glenn can be a match-winner for Australia but his current form doesn’t warrant selection. He is averaging less than 10 runs in Australia’s last 10 one-day internationals, so the numbers speak for themselves.

Rod Marsh, Selector, Australia

Glenn Maxwell scored only 100 runs in his last 8 innings. (Photo Courtesy: Facebook/@Glenn Maxwell)

The former Australian wicket-keeper also said, “We’ve asked Glenn to go away and focus on consistent performances for Victoria and Australia to earn his way back into the Australian side.”

Maxwell Eyes Comeback

An explosive batsman and a handy off-spinner who is equally adept as a fielder, Maxwell conceded that his game needed to improve.

“It is hard,” he told the Cricket Australia website.

I’m going to be watching on TV and seeing Australia play in coloured clothing and I’m not going to be there, but it’s one of those things where it’ll probably only drive me to train harder and make sure I’m there for the next tour.

Glenn Maxwell, All-Rounder, Australia

New South Wales all-rounder Moises Henriques joins the squad, while batsman Shaun Marsh returns following the birth of his first child.

Australia, who are trailing 1-0 in the ongoing three-test series against Sri Lanka, will play five one-day internationals against the South Asians beginning on 21 August in Colombo.

Australia ODI squad: Steve Smith (captain), David Warner, George Bailey, Nathan Coulter-Nile, James Faulkner, Aaron Finch, Josh Hazlewood, Moises Henriques, Usman Khawaja, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Shaun Marsh, Mitchell Starc, Matthew Wade, Adam Zampa .

(With inputs from Reuters)