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Australia Looking To Bring Glenn Maxwell For Second Test Against Sri Lanka As Spin All-Rounder

By AFP News July 07, 2022 • 12:13 PM View: 1716

All-rounder Glenn Maxwell remains in Australia's plans for the second Test against Covid-hit Sri Lanka on an expected turner at Galle, skipper Pat Cummins said Thursday.

Maxwell, a batsman who bowls off-spin, will fight for a place in the team with fast bowler Mitchell Starc as the tourists look to clinch the series in the final match starting Friday.

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