Australian Cricket - Crisis, What Crisis ??

[sydneybluesfan]

Been saying it for a while that Maxwell is our best bet at No 6, wont fire every game but will win games, he may not be everybody's best mate in the dressing room and be a loose cannon every now and then but talent wise he has got the goods IMO to be a very good international cricketer in all forms of the game..

I agree. I also don't think you can underestimate the impact that batting with Smith had on him in these conditions. Having your skipper at the other end, batting beautifully and just grinding out runs without taking risks would have been a huge influence on him. He was scratchy and a little lucky early, but once he got through the tough period he looked assured and he is always looking to play with intent to score.

The issue with Maxy is all between his ears - he has too much talent for his own good when batting, and if can learn how to control the situation better through shot selection and patience then he really could be anything. I just hope that that this innings is the 'light bulb' moment for him, as having a versatile player at 6 who can build an innings like yesterday when needed, or blast quick runs if required, makes us a much more potent side. Hopefully Smith gives him a run with ball to build on his confidence.