Glenn Maxwell fires colossal warning to India & other T20 World Cup 2026 rivals

The star Australia National Cricket Team batting all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has fired a colossal warning to all the rival teams ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

Glenn Maxwell said that he is aiming to play a bigger role for Australia with the ball in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 and trouble the top-order batters of opposition teams in the powerplay.

Glenn Maxwell's record with the ball

The 36-year-old Glenn Maxwell is considered the batting all-rounder, but his performances with the ball have been quite impressive, and he is quite reliable.

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In 123 T20I matches for Australia, he has bagged 49 wickets with the best bowling figures of 3/10 and an average of 29.73, an economy of 8.17, and a strike rate of 21.8.

Also, in 149 ODIs, he has picked up 77 wickets at an average of 47.32, and in 7 Test games, he has 8 scalps to his name at an average of 42.62.

Although his numbers are not very good, the impact that Maxwell can create is very high because with his off-spin bowling, he can get some huge breakthroughs and put his team at the top.

I love getting wickets - Glenn Maxwell

Speaking to reporters in Cairns on Thursday, Glenn Maxwell said that in the sub-continent, his role with the ball in the powerplay might increase during the T20 World Cup 2026, which will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. He said (as quoted by Cricbuzz):

"I think in the subcontinent you might be able to get a little bit more out of it as a spinner early on. Especially that new ball, the hard seam, being able to grip on those dry surfaces. So it might be something we think about heading forward."

While talking about his aggressive celebrations, Maxwell said that he himself gets surprised sometimes after getting wickets and can't control himself. He said:

"I'm just as surprised as anyone when I get a wicket. I love getting wickets. It's very surprising anytime I get anyone out. I'm there to do a job in the PowerPlay and I'm trying to execute that as well as I can."

I've been a bit of the shuffler around the order, up and down - Glenn Maxwell

In the ongoing three-match T20I series against South Africa, Maxwell batted at No.7 in the first game, scoring 1 run, and No.5 in the second match, scoring 16 runs.

Before that, Maxwell took the role of opener against the West Indies in the absence of Travis Head, and he is open to performing the role of a floater for his side. He stated:

"I've been a bit of the shuffler around the order, up and down. I'm filling holes at the moment.

"Even during the West Indies series, trying to combat Akeal Hosein (by) going up the top, this series going a little bit lower, trying to manage that back end. (I'm) trying to play whatever role is needed for me in this side and just try and be as adaptable as possible."

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