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WATCH: Possessed Glenn Maxwell hits 278 in Sheffield Shield clash after Ashes snub

In his 318-ball knock, the right-handed batsman hit 36 fours and four sixes at a strike rate of 87.42.

WATCH: Possessed Glenn Maxwell hits 278 in Sheffield Shield clash after Ashes snub Courtesy: Twitter (@CricketAus)

New Delhi: Ignored and snubbed, Glenn Maxwell hit a brilliant 278 on Day 2 of Victoria’s Sheffield Shield clash with NSW at North Sydney Oval on Saturday.

Maxwell was unbeaten on 213 at stumps on Day 1. The 29-year-old resumed his attack and flirted with a triple century, but was bowled by Steve O’Keefe.

In his 318-ball knock, the right-handed batsman hit 36 fours and four sixes at a strike rate of 87.42.

His devastating knock is being read by many as a gentle reminder to Aussie selectors.

Watch his knock here, courtesy Cricket Australia

Interestingly, Australian batsmen struggled against England in the Ashes series opener at the Gabba. Aussies did well to bowled out England for 302, but were struggling at 264/7 after 108 overs, with skipper Steven Smith holding the fort. He's unbeaten on 103.

Maxwell was one of the contenders for the Ashes, but was ignored by the selectors.

He has played seven Tests, scoring 339 runs with a hundred.

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