Glenn Maxwell Aiming To Fine-Tune Powerplay Bowling Skills Ahead Of T20 World Cup 2026
"I think in the subcontinent you might be able to get a little bit more out of it as a spinner early on. 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'm just as surprised as anyone when I get a wicket. 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," Maxwell told reporters in Cairns on Thursday.
Maxwell's adaptability has also been on show with the bat. After opening in the T20I series in the West Indies, Maxwell came in at number seven in the series opener against South Africa before moving to number five in the second match.
"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 going a little bit lower, trying to manage that back end (of the innings).
"(I'm) trying to play whatever role is needed for me in this side and just try and be as adaptable as possible," he added.
The deciding match of the T20I series, currently locked at 1-1, will be played in Cairns on Saturday. It will also mark the first-ever men's T20I to be played at Cazaly's Stadium, where a sell-out crowd of 10,000 is expected to come.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Indian Express
10 minutes ago
- Indian Express
Glenn Maxwell keen for Powerplay role with ball in T20 World Cup
The 2023 ODI World Cup final was one of the greatest upsets in the history of the tournament, and while Travis Head walked away with the plaudits for a nerveless, counter-attacking hundred in the chase, the turning point, in many ways, was Glenn Maxwell dismissing a rampant Rohit Sharma for a 31-ball 47 before the Powerplay as over. The wicket sucked out all the momentum from the Indian innings and from being 80/2 in 10 overs, the hosts could only manage 240 after 50. Come the 2026 T20 World Cup, also in the subcontinent, Maxwell is keen to have a similar impact, with the new ball, on pitches conducive to spin bowling. 'I think in the subcontinent, you might be able to get a little bit more out of it as a spinner early on,' Maxwell told reporters in Cairns, where Australia are set to face South Africa in a T20 series decider on Saturday. 'Especially that new ball, the hard seam, being able to grip on those dry surfaces. So it might be something we think about.' In the two matches so far in the series, he has bowled two overs each inside the six-over Powerplay, taking three wickets. '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. After announcing his retirement from ODIs, Maxwell is now a one-format player and next year's tournament in Indian and Sri Lanka may be the 36-year-old's last chance to add more silverware to a career that already has two 50-over World Cup crowns and one in the 20-over format. Maxwell has played some of the most memorable innings for Australia in white-ball cricket, and is keen for some more before he hangs up his bat. But there is no fixed number for him in the batting order. He came out at No.7 in the first game against the Proteas and at No.5 in the second, after opening the batting during much of the recent T20 series in the Caribbean. 'I've been a bit of a shuffler around the order, up and down,' Maxwell said. 'I'm filling holes at the moment.' His spot in the batting line-up is dependent on what his role in the side is, on a game-by-game basis. 'Even during the West Indies series, trying to combat Akeal Hosein (by) going up the top, this series going a little bit lower, trying to manage that back end (of the innings). '(I'm) trying to play whatever role is needed for me in this side and just try and be as adaptable as possible,' the maverick cricketer said.
The Hindu
10 minutes ago
- The Hindu
WATCH: India women complete high intensity training camp ahead of upcoming ODI World Cup
The Indian women's team completed a 10-day preparatory camp at the BCCI Centre of Excellence here ahead of the ODI World Cup at home with focus on strength and conditioning besides match simulations. India, which has never won a world title, will be expected to end its ICC trophy drought in the 50-over showpiece beginning September 30. 'The camp aimed to enhance fitness levels, fine-tune skills and prepare the squad for the challenges ahead,' said the BCCI in a social media post. The Indian Women's Team completed a 10 day World Cup preparatory camp at the BCCI Centre of Excellence, focusing on specific strength and conditioning activities along with match simulations. The camp aimed to enhance fitness levels, fine-tune skills and prepare the squad for… — BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) August 14, 2025 India will also play three ODIs against Australia beginning September 14 before kicking off its World Cup campaign against Sri Lanka on September 30. 'We want to break that barrier which all Indians are waiting for. World Cups are always special, always want to do special for my country. Whenever I see Yuvi bhaiya (Yuvraj Singh) it gives me a lot of motivation,' captain Harmanpreet Kaur had said earlier this week at the trophy unveiling ceremony for the ODI World Cup.
News18
20 minutes ago
- News18
Indians dominating chess like never before: President Murmu
Agency: PTI New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) India's global chess domination was lauded by President Droupadi Murmu in her address to the nation on Thursday, during which she also said that the country is on the cusp of 'transformative changes" in the sporting arena. Eighteen-year-old D Gukesh's triumph as the youngest world champion last year began a season of excellent results for India's chess prodigies with the likes of R Praggnanandhaa, Arjun Erigaisi, Vidith Gujarati, Koneru Humpy, Divya Deshmukh and R Vaishali delivering consistently strong performances in high pressure international events. Deshmukh (19) became the youngest women's World Cup winner last month, beating Humpy in the final. 'Brimming with a new confidence, our youth are making a mark in sports and games. Chess, for example, is now dominated by India's youngsters like never before. We foresee transformative changes which will establish India as a global sporting power-house under the vision contained in the National Sports Policy 2025," the president said in her address. 'Our daughters are our pride. They are breaching barriers in every field, including in the areas of defence and security. Sports are among important indicators of excellence, empowerment and potential. A nineteen-year-old girl (Deshmukh) and a thirty-eight-year-old woman (Humpy) from India were the finalists in the FIDE Women's World Cup for chess championship," she said. 'This underlines the sustained and globally comparable excellence across generations among our women. The gender gap in employment has also been reducing. With 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam', the empowerment of women is no longer a slogan but a reality," she added. The National Sports Policy calls for accountability of administrators and establishment of processes to 'ensure ethical practices, fair play and healthy competition in the sports sector." It also professes the creation of national agencies and inter-ministerial committees to facilitate swift action and effective resolution of issues, promoting transparency and seamless operations across the sports ecosystem. The policy proposes a revamped funding mechanism, including initiatives such as 'Adopt an Athlete", 'Adopt a District", 'Adopt a Venue", 'One Corporate-One Sport", and 'One PSU-One State" wherever feasible. After the policy's unveiling on July 1, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya also tabled the long-awaited National Sports Governance Bill in Parliament. The landmark legislation, which ensures a strict regulatory framework for National Sports Federations besides a speedy dispute resolution mechanism, has been passed by both houses of Parliament. Mandaviya, who has described it as the single biggest sporting reform since independence, has vowed to ensure the implementation of its provisions within the next six months. PTI PM MNK MNK view comments First Published: August 14, 2025, 19:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
