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Australia Cricket team head coach Justin Langer has noted that Glenn Maxwell is batting in the right position in the ongoing ODI series against Indian National Cricket team. Meanwhile, Maxwell gave some hint of a return to form during his 37-ball 48 runs knock; however, it ended up in a losing cause.

However, recently Allan Border slammed the management for wasting Maxwell at the lower-order. But, Justin Langer has backed Glenn Maxwell for that spot saying he will be crucial during the World Cup campaign.

Maxy will be a very important part of our team if we’re to win the World Cup,” Langer said after the loss. “I honestly think, despite the debate, that [No. 7] is his best spot in our team for us at the moment and we’ll flick him in (earlier) every now and then when we need a little cameo,” he added.

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Justin Langer also conceded that Australia have been trying different things with regards to batting positions over the last few months. And considering Glenn Maxwell’s success lower down the order as something of a start. He also drew instances when Michael Hussey and Michael Clarke used to bat at 7 to support his logic behind Glenn Maxwell batting in the lower-order.

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“We haven’t had the success we’d like to and we’re trying different things,” he said. “And for me, Maxi, he’s probably the best fielder in the world, we love it, it’s contagious his energy. He has been captain of the (Melbourne) Stars, he has got good leadership qualities as well. So if he can come in and put the finishing touches on like he does, it’s always a nervous time for an opposition (when) you still know you you have got a Glenn Maxwell or a Mike Hussey coming in down at seven.

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I remember the days when Michael Clarke used to bat seven and Michael Hussey used to bat seven,” Langer said. “I used to muck around with Huss saying, ‘mate, you have got the best job in the world, you never bat, you get paid a fortune but you never bat because the team is going so well. But when Maxi can come in and put the finishing touches on like he does, for me, it’s the perfect position,” Justin Langer concluded.

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