Twitter Reactions: Glenn Maxwell lost his bat but scored his maiden Test hundred

Glenn Maxwell played the best Test knock of his uncertain Test career that has seen him feature in just three matches after making his debut 4 years ago. At Ranchi on a subcontinent wicket that was best suited for batting he capitalized on the opportunity and went on to score his maiden Test century. He resumed day 2 on 82 and broke his bat on the very first ball but that didn’t deter him and he reached the triple figures after batting for 180 deliveries.

Ahead of the third Test match against India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Australia made two forced changes. They brought in Pat Cummins and Glenn Maxwell for the injured duo of Mitchell Starc and Mitchell Marsh. While Cummins was the best replacement for Starc they had another allround option to chose in Marcus Stoinis but skipper Steve Smith and the management decided to back Maxwell how also bowls part time spin.

Their decision faired off on the very first day of the Test match. Maxwell walked out in the middle to join skipper Smith after the dismissal of Peter Handscomb, Australia had got the runs on the board but 4 down at 140 needed to consolidate from that position. The Smith-Maxwell partnership denied India any further success on the day and they took the team over the 300-run mark.

Maxwell couldn’t carry on for longer after his hundred and edged a Ravindra Jadeja delivery to wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha. He plundered 9 boundaries and two big sixes in his 185-ball stay in the middle that has certainly enhanced his reputation as a Test player. This knock will give him and Australia a lot of confidence as they look to find a stable batsman for the No.6 slot.

Here is how Twitter reacted to Maxwell’s bat break and his hundred:

A much cherished Test ton for Glenn Maxwell, and his first at 1st-class level since he made 140 for Yorks v Durham in Aug 2015 #INDvAUS

— Andrew Ramsey (@ARamseyCricket) March 17, 2017

ODI ton ✅
T20I ton ✅
Test ton ✅

Onya @Gmaxi_32! ?#INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/he5PnETVkY

— cricket.com.au (@CricketAus) March 17, 2017

Good on ya @Gmaxi_32!!!!
Test Hundred!!! Words can't express how happy I am for you mate. Hopefully the first of many!!!#AUSvIND

— Shane Watson (@ShaneRWatson33) March 17, 2017

Glenn Maxwell:

– 13th batsman to score a century in all three international formats
– 2nd Australian; along with @ShaneRWatson33#INDvAUS

— Fox Sports Lab (@FoxSportsLab) March 17, 2017

Glenn Maxwell is 13th person to score 100 in all 3 forms of international #cricket
2nd for AUS after Shane Watson#INDvAUS

— Swamp (@sirswampthing) March 17, 2017

Shane Watson and Glenn Maxwell now the only Aussies to make 100s in all three international formats!#IndvAus

— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) March 17, 2017

Well played @Gmaxi_32 on your maiden Test ???
Selectors take note… first class stats don't lie. Pick guys with strong first class numbers.

— Dean Jones (@ProfDeano) March 17, 2017

@Gmaxi_32 great 100, now for the fireworks ?.
Australia need 500+.

— Brad Hogg (@Brad_Hogg) March 17, 2017

Yes yes yes @Gmaxi_32 very happy for you mate! #100 #INDvAUS

— Mitchell Johnson (@MitchJohnson398) March 17, 2017

So proud of @Gmaxi_32!! Great work mate ???? #AUSvIND

— Aaron Finch (@AaronFinch5) March 17, 2017

https://twitter.com/nikhiltait/status/842588950963392513

Maxwell immediately decides to play today with half a bat. Hero. #Maxwellball

— Dan Liebke (@LiebCricket) March 17, 2017

Maxwell's bat so weak eh? He hardly bats long and when he does it gets broken.

— Sampath Bandarupalli (@SampathStats) March 17, 2017

AUS 370/5 109 Overs
Umesh Yadav's First Ball Destroys Maxwell's Bat In 2 Halves
Maxwell Registers Maiden Test Ton#IndvAus pic.twitter.com/Putklhfgo5

— SportsJoint Official (@SportsJoint1) March 17, 2017

Umesh Yadav Broke Maxwell Bat but Maxi scored his first Test Century #IndvAus pic.twitter.com/NUScdKOU8N

— Imran Siddique (@SportsJournoo) March 17, 2017

Umesh Yadav breaks Maxwell's bat in very first ball of the day 2! #INDvAUS #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/15h4pQ84vu

— CricFit (@CricFit) March 17, 2017

Maxwell started the day with broken bat and will end the day with broken hearts of Indian Fans ?#IndvAus

— sgrcasm HIGH court. (@sgr_58) March 17, 2017

An interesting start to 2nd day as @y_umesh's pace ?has broken Maxwell's bat in two & he's left just with the handle in his hand. ? #INDvAUS

— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) March 17, 2017

Umesh Yadav is showing his bisceps to Maxwell after breaking his bat in two pieces.Not all Yadavs are out of power#upelections2017#IndvAus

— #BhumiPujan Dhawan (@DhawanPujan) March 17, 2017

What a start to the day. First ball, a gentle loosener from Umesh, a forward defence by Maxwell… the bat breaks in half!#IndvAus pic.twitter.com/NNnFnWqpnR

— ScoopWhoop News (@scoopwhoopnews) March 17, 2017