Proteas star Corbin Bosch handed one demerit point for send-off gesture
South African all-rounder Corbin Bosch has found himself in hot water for his innocuous gesture during the second T20I against Australia in Darwin on Tuesday.
Australia all-rounder Glen Maxwell open to new role for 2026 T20 World Cup
The 36-year-old has been working hard on his Powerplay bowling as the team prepares for the 2026 T20 World Cup in the sub-continent during February and March.
"I think in the sub-continent you might be able to get a little bit more out of it as a spinner early on," said Maxwell to reporters in Cairns.
"Especially that new ball, the hard seam, being able to grip on those dry surfaces. So it might be something we think about heading forward."
Maxwell has picked up the wickets of Aiden Markram and newcomer Lhuan-dre Pretorius in the PowerPlay of the recent two T20 clashes against South Africa, with the three match series tied at 1-1.
"I'm just as surprised as anyone when I get a wicket. I love getting wickets," added Maxwell ahead of the series decider.
"It's very surprising anytime I get anyone out. I'm there to do a job in the Powerplay and I'm trying to execute that as well as I can."
He also discussed his batting position, having batted fifth in the first T20 international against the Proteas and seventh in the second clash.
"I've been a bit of the shuffler around the order, up and down. I'm filling holes at the moment. Trying to play whatever role is needed for me in this side and just try and be as adaptable as possible."
The Aussies will face South Africa in the final T20I on Saturday.
Australia talent Marcus Stoinis still out in the selection wilderness
Australia all-rounder Marcus Stoinis still harbours hopes of featuring in the 2026 T20 World Cup despite being left out of recent international series.
South Africa level T20I series in Australia after Dewald Brevis' record-breaking century
Dewald Brevis struck the highest score by a South African player in a T20 International to help the Proteas power to a 53-run victory against Australia in Darwin and level the series at 1-1.
David Warner moves up to fifth in T20 top run-scorer list
David Warner continues to make waves in T20 cricket despite retiring from the international arena, with the Australian southpaw in scintillating form for London Spirit in The Hundred.