Sport Big Bash: Glenn Maxwell responds to Australian ODI snub by taking one of the catches of the summer

© AAP Image Maxwell was standing at a regulation point position when Renegades batsman Tim Ludeman smoked a cut shot, seemingly over the infield and towards the fence.

Glenn Maxwell could have been forgiven for letting his head drop after he was overlooked from Australia's ODI squad to face England, but it looks like he's more determined than ever to prove selectors wrong.

His exploits with the bat for Victoria and the Melbourne Stars have been well publicised this summer, but some fans were left questioning Maxwell's fielding after a costly dropped catch against Adelaide a few days ago.

But against the Renegades on Friday night, he quashed those concerns for good.

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<p>Axed all-rounder Glenn Maxwell says he wants to be back playing for Australia at the 2019 World Cup in England.</p>Despite being the leading Sheffield Shield run-scorer at the halfway mark of the season, Maxwell was left out of the Australian squad for the up-coming ODI series against England.

It hasn’t been a great day for Wade, the wicketkeeper first reprimanded over a send-off in the Big Bash and then forced to hand the ODI gloves over to Test incumbent Paine. His latest snub could be the death-knock for his international career.

Glenn Maxwell says he is not a fan of the law change that permitted him to pull off one of the most brilliant outfield catches of the year during yesterday's fourth ODI at Headingley. Maxwell , fielding at deep midwicket during the closing stages of England's series-squaring three-wicket win

WHAT. A. CATCH!

Glenn Maxwell with the unreal screamer: https://t.co/8JGSq5NSHf#BBL07pic.twitter.com/dwnOe8RIDn

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Maxwell was standing at a regulation point position when Renegades batsman Tim Ludeman smoked a cut shot, seemingly over the infield and towards the fence.

Somehow, Maxwell flew directly upwards, parried the ball above his head, regained his composure and completed the catch as he fell back to the turf.

Like it or not, every move Maxwell makes at the moment is being scrutinised by fans and doubters alike, but taking what may be the catch of the tournament is certainly a good way to react to the pressure.

He also belted a rapid-fire 31 off 16 balls. Kevin Pietersen was in the runs too, scoring 74 on a strong night for contentious cricketers.

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Glenn Maxwell plans to clear the air with Steve Smith this week to discuss what the Australian captain meant when he questioned Maxwell's training practices following his one-day international axing last week. Fresh off making 60 from 39 balls in the Melbourne Stars' loss to the Adelaide Strikers on Tuesday night, Maxwell addressed Smith's comments publicly for the first time, saying that he and Smith were friends, and that he would take the skipper's feedback on board.

Yes, his axing from the Australian one -day squad was startling, perhaps harsh and publicly handled in a fashion that irked some former Aussie cricketers. But the bottom line is that there were a number of red flags for Maxwell and still, he finds himself on the outer.

Australia snub Glenn Maxwell again as Cameron White earns ODI recall in place of injured Chris Lynn. He has been rewarded for some eye- catching form in the Big Bash , averaging 142.5 for Melbourne Renegades.

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Australia v England one-day series: Glenn Maxwell dropped for lack of runs, Darren Lehmann insists .
<p>"Runs." That's the only thing Glenn Maxwell is lacking when it comes to earning a spot in Australia's one-day side, according to coach Darren Lehmann.</p>That's the only thing Glenn Maxwell is lacking when it comes to earning a spot in Australia's one-day side, according to coach Darren Lehmann.

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