Amid all the controversy over the non-selection of Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, coach Darren Lehmann has clarified that Cameron White was selected because of his good run of form in the Sheffield Shield. He also denied any kind of clash between the Maxwell and the Steve Smith.
“No, it’s actually about results. Our one-day form has been poor for the past 12 months and we need to change that around, and our middle order hasn’t performed. Glenn over the last 20 games has averaged 22, so that’s not good enough for a man of his talent,” Lehmann said on the ABC program ‘Offsiders”.
“We want him to go back (to domestic cricket), play really well, force his way back into the side and if he does that then I’m sure he’ll have a long career with Australia,” he added.
At the same time, he added that this is not the end of road for Maxwell.
“He played very well in the last couple of BBL games, made a couple of fifties and looked in good touch. But Cameron’s above him at the moment. He’ll get his chance, and I’m sure he’ll be back soon,” he further added.
