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Maxwell's place in Australia test side not secure, says Clarke
All-rounder Glenn Maxwell's future in the Australia Test side is far from secure, especially if captain Steve Smith does not consider him as a regular spin bowling option, former skipper Michael Clarke has said.
Maxwell scored his maiden century in the third Test against India at Ranchi on his return to the longest format of the game after more than two years last week but bowled only four of Australia's 210 overs.
Clarke believes playing conditions, particularly in Australia where England are touring at the end of the year, may force Steve Smith to pick a fast bowling all-rounder ahead of Maxwell.
"Conditions will dictate which way they go when they get back to Australia," Clarke said in a live chat on his Facebook page.
"Will they want the fourth fast-bowling option as the all-rounder, or will they stay with Glenn Maxwell?
"Especially if Steve Smith is not bowling Maxi, then he becomes a legitimate batsman so he's got to be making a lot of runs to stay in the team."
