Inverarity wants Maxwell to put on spin show – Cricket News Update
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Glenn-Maxwell-c60189 as a player of Test credentials and has challenged him to make full use of his all-round abilities when he takes the field for the A side against the touring South Africans from November 2, 2012.
The only warm-up game, which takes place at the SCG, has been earmarked as an opportunity for many of the Aussie second string players to push for a place in the Test side, provided any slip ups occur, owing to bad form or injury.
The A team, which is led by http://www.senore.com/Cricket/SPD-Smith-c2555 and Maxwell. While Henriques and McDonald offer medium-pace options, the likes of Smith and Maxwell will get a chance to showcase their slow bowling prowess.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746’s disposal, Inverarity has emphasized that the youngster’s selection in future tours will depend on his ability to provide his team with a bowling option.
"I spoke to him and said 'you're the spinner, you're in the hot seat, get on with it', and we hope he responds to that sort of challenge," Inverarity said. "Glenn is a player of particular interest, a player of great skill and exuberance and enthusiasm.”
Also with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Nathan-Michael-Lyon-c78822, who currently remains the preferred option for the Test side.
"We want him as an allrounder, so we're very keen for him to get opportunity with his spin bowling, and we're putting him in the hot seat here. We had intended to have Jon Holland in the side as the spinner and Holland went out, so we then decided to have Glenn Maxwell."
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