Glenn Maxwell should be Australia’s captain at 2019 World Cup, says Mitchell Johnson

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“My decision to pick Glenn Maxwell as captain might raise eyebrows,” wrote Johnson. “But having played with him both for Australia and in the Indian Premier League, I can say that this polarising cricketer is misunderstood.”

 

“He might not be your typical first-choice captain, though clearly Melbourne Stars have seen something in Maxwell. Leadership has helped him mature, helped to settle him and bring the best out of him,” said Johnson.

“I think we need our sportsmen to have a certain presence and have the confidence to give their opinion in a team environment and he definitely does that.

“More importantly, Maxwell is a cricket tragic who loves the game and thinks deeply about it. I spent a lot of time with Maxwell in the IPL at both Mumbai Indians and Kings XI Punjab and he was always very vocal in team meetings … particularly with planning such as fielding positions for certain players. He knows opposition players very well and he doesn’t forget much. He reads the game well and that’s essential for a captain,” said the former pacer. “Maxi is not a leader who will just let things roll on, either. He thinks outside the square. He is 30 now and knows the game inside out.”

“Hazlewood hasn’t played a lot of one-day cricket in recent times and I decided the five quicks I selected provided the best balance,” he continued. “I’ve made another big call with the wicketkeeping position and opted to overlook incumbent gloveman and vice-captain Alex Carey. Carey is an excellent ‘keeper, however, I remain unconvinced about his batting. He has been opening the batting, but that will not be required should Warner be picked after his 12-month suspension,” he said.

 

[Norman]

Yes and  Afridi should be their coach. 

[Vijy]

1 hour ago, Norman said:

Yes and  Afridi should be their coach. 

he can teach them new ways to tamper the ball - by eating parts of it.