Like his mercurial batting, Glenn Maxwell does not beat around the bush when answering probing questions from the media. He is dead honest and his responses are both straightforward and backhanded, much like his unconventional reverse sweeps and pulls interspersing orthodox strokes. 
   
After scoring a breathtaking century off just 40 balls, the fastest ever in a World Cup, he was asked if he watches the scoreboard and keeps a tag on the number of balls he has faced, his candid reply was “Yes.” Many players would have preferred a diplomatic response like “No, I play for the team first. And in the process, if a record comes by, I take it.”

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