FILE PHOTO: Cricket - Australia Nets - Edgbaston, Birmingham, Britain - June 26, 2018 Australia's Glenn Maxwell during nets Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
(Reuters) - The bowling side of Glenn Maxwell's status as an all-rounder is often forgotten amid the fireworks of his power hitting but the mercurial Australian hopes his offspin can tie a few batsmen in knots at the World Cup.
Although used sparingly during Australia's 2015 triumph on the pace-friendly pitches of home, Maxwell chipped in with six handy wickets to go with his 324 runs in a fine all-round tournament.
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