Maxwell called into Ashes squad as cover for Warner

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Australia bring Glenn Maxwell as cover for injured David Warner

Brisbane, November 22: Glenn Maxwell has been called into Australia's Ashes squad as cover for vice-captain David Warner, but Steve Smith's side remain confident the big-hitting batsman will take on England in the first Test.

Warner hurt his neck on Tuesday and the star opener showed some signs of discomfort during a 30-minute session in the nets at the Gabba on Wednesday (November 22).

Australia captain Smith fronted the media in Brisbane afterwards and revealed selectors were considering a replacement player if Warner was unable to prove his fitness before day one on Thursday (November 23).

Smith and Cricket Australia's hierarchy believe Warner will face England but they have opted to bring in Maxwell as a precaution.

Maxwell eyes spot in Australia top six

Maxwell was in contention to claim the number six role in Australia's batting line-up, but the entertaining Victorian lost out to surprise inclusion Shaun Marsh.

The 29-year-old has played seven Tests for Australia, scoring a century and 339 runs at an average of 26.07.

Source: OPTA

Story first published: Wednesday, November 22, 2017, 8:42 [IST]

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Maxwell called into Ashes squad as cover for Warner

Glenn Maxwell has been called into Australia's Ashes squad as cover for David Warner, but Steve Smith's side remain confident the opener will face England.