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Australia, under Mitchell Marsh’s captaincy, will chase their second T20I World Cup title in February-March 2026. The Aussie team won their last title in 2021 under Aaron Finch’s captaincy. Following that majestic performance, Australia looked ordinary in the next two editions of the ICC T20I tournament. Before the upcoming event to be held in India and Sri Lanka in February-March 2026, Marsh and his boys will look to reinforce their preparation with the T20I assignments coming ahead. Glenn Maxell, who is active in the shortest form of the sport only, will be expected to deliver effective performances.
Prior to the third T20I between Australia and South Africa in Cairns, Maxwell chatted with reporters and revealed that he is working on his bowling prowess to deliver impactful numbers to his side in powerplay during the T20 World Cup 2026. "I think in the sub-continent 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” said Maxwell.
Glenn Maxwell presents threat for batters as a bowler
Glenn Maxwell often emerges as a surprise threat for batters. During his conversation with the reporters, Maxwell said that he also gets stunned when he picks up wickets. “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,” added the 36-year-old.
In the ongoing series against the Protea side, Maxwell’s bat has remained quiet. Appearing in two games, he could score only 17 runs at a miserable average of 8.50. With the ball, he has clinched three wickets at an economy of 9.12.
