Glenn Maxwell has not given up on his dreams of a Test return with Australia despite his not so great numbers in the format over the years.
The Australian batsman has played just seven Tests so far in his career and averages a lowly 26. His last Test appearance came during Australia’s tour of Bangladesh in September last year.
On Friday, Maxwell struck a 38-ball 56 in the T20 Tri-Series clash against Zimbabwe at Harare to lead Australia to a narrow five-wicket win.
“I would love an opportunity to play in the Test team again, I have had mixed opportunities with the Test side and probably haven’t quite grabbed it with both hands every time I have had the opportunity. If I do get the opportunity I will hopefully take it with both hands this time,” Maxwell was quoted as saying by cricket.com.au after his half-century performance.
The 29-year-old is targeting a return to the Australian Test side for the two matches against Pakistan which will take place in the UAE in October this year.
Maxwell’s last Test appearance came against Bangladesh.
The right-hander was initially supposed to be a part of the Australia ‘A’ side which will tour India later this year but has now dropped those plans.
“I was hoping to go on it (Australia A’s tour of India), but as they pointed out I have been to India 16 or 17 times so there is no real need for me to go over there and prove what I can do,” he said.
“I got a Test hundred over there (India) last year and hopefully I can get up to Brisbane (to the Bupa National Cricket Centre) if I get the chance to go up there,” Maxwell added.
Maxwell will be in action once again on Sunday when Australia lock horns with Pakistan in the final of the T20 Tri-Series at Harare.