Glenn Maxwell has acknowledged the decision by Australian selectors to exclude him from the Test squad for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, expressing understanding and agreement with their choice to focus on emerging talent. Despite his recent dazzling performance, scoring 90 runs off 52 balls for the Melbourne Stars in their Big Bash League victory over the Renegades, Maxwell accepts the selectors’ preference for nurturing young players like the uncapped 21-year-old Cooper Connolly. The veteran all-rounder, who hasn’t appeared in a Test match since 2017, seems unlikely to return to the format, as the selectors aim to provide new talent with experience in sub-continent conditions, especially with Australia’s place in the World Test Championship final already secured. Maxwell reflects that his desire to be part of the tour is overshadowed by the understanding of the strategic decision made for the team’s future. Following his impactful show, which showcased his power-hitting skills, Maxwell remains focused on the present, stating no intentions for his Test career as he looks forward to upcoming domestic matches.