With Australia considering a spin-heavy attack for the second Test against Sri Lanka, it could open the door for enigmatic all-rounder Glenn Maxwell to return to the side for the first time in five years.
Glenn Maxwell is a chance to make a shock return to Test cricket after Australia dropped a selection bombshell and revealed the Victorian was duelling with Mitchell Starc to play in Galle.Australian skipper Pat Cummins is considering using Glenn Maxwell as a third spinner for the second Test against Sri LankaMaxwell hasn't played a Test match since 2017
The tourists will wait until inspecting the pitch ahead of the toss on Friday before making a final call, with some thought the pitch could be slightly firmer than the first wicket offered up in Galle. "If the wicket plays lots of tricks, the batting will be the area where you have to find those 20 or 30 runs somewhere.Mitchell Starc was used sparingly in the first Test.
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