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Ranchi, March 17 (Cricketnmore) Back into the Test side after a wait of over two years, swashbuckling all-rounder Glenn Maxwell said his partnership with skipper Steve Smith put Australia in a great position after the second day's play in the third cricket Test against India here on Friday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Maxwell (104) and Smith (178 not out) forged a fifth wicket stand of 191 runs to help Australia post a mammoth 451 in their first innings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Maxwell's maiden Test century also made him only the second Aussie to score a ton in all three formats after former all-rounder Shane Watson.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"Very happy to get back into the Test team. That partnership with (Smith) Smudge put us in a good position. To have that faith shown in me, to produce that innings has been really amazing," Maxwell said after the second day's play.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Ranchi Test: India off to steady start after Jadeja show<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n

Contrary to his natural game, the explosive right-hander played a sedate knock which came off 185 deliveries, which according to him made him get used to the wicket.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"I felt very comfortable out there, that was obviously something I have been working on. But now we got to be disciplined again. We have got the ball reversing," the 28-year-old said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

In reply, India finished the second day's play at 120\/1, losing the lone wicket of opener Lokesh Rahul (67) but Maxwell wanted a few more wickets before the bails were dislodged for the day.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"We would have liked one or two more wickets. The pitch was a little bit more up and down, and a little bit more spin today. Hopefully that continues as the match wears on," he said hoping that his off-spin would come handy on Saturday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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