Cricket
Veteran all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has been left out of Cricket Australia’s central contracts, sparking new doubts about the 37-year-old’s place in the team’s future international plans.
Cricket Australia chose a squad focused on Test specialists for a packed red-ball season, which led to Maxwell being left out.
Sam Konstas was left out because of inconsistent performances in recent games, and even though Connolly performed brilliantly in yesterday's match, he couldn't find a spot in the central contract list.
With almost 20 Test matches coming up, Australia’s selectors had to focus on players with endurance, consistency, and strong red-ball skills.
Several domestic performers have also earned contracts, showing that selectors are focused on building a future-ready squad rather than relying on reputation alone.
This could mean Maxwell’s international career is ending, but since comebacks are common in cricket, his story might not be finished yet.