<p>Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell on Wednesday said bluffing is a key weapon of his bowling and he tries to emulate spin legend Shane Warne in his bid to deceive opponents.<br /></p>.<p>Maxwell has been in sparkling form, hitting 95 and taking four wickets for 46 runs in the ODI tri-series final against England in Perth on Feb 1.<br /><br />He continued his rich vein of form, scoring 122 off 57 balls in a World Cup warm-up game against India at Adelaide Oval on Sunday.<br /><br />Australia begin their Cup campaign against England on Feb 14 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The 26-year-old is expected to play a leading role in the co-hosts push for a record fifth title.<br /><br />“You can bluff. I think I’ve done that with my bowling beautifully,” Maxwell was quoted as saying by news.com.au.<br /><br />Maxwell have so far taken 28 wickets in 41 ODIs at an average of 38.03.<br />“I don’t think I’m Shane Warne but I still seem to take wickets at some stages which is an absolute miracle to me,” he said.<br /><br />“If you can bluff people and exert that confidence that you are in form, it’s amazing how it turns around for you.”<br />Maxwell said motivational pep-talks from former players Ian Healy, Geoff Marsh and Craig McDermott have inspired the team.<br />“I can’t describe how exciting it is. Hopefully I can provide that little spark that Australia needs,” he said.<br /><br /></p>
<p>Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell on Wednesday said bluffing is a key weapon of his bowling and he tries to emulate spin legend Shane Warne in his bid to deceive opponents.<br /></p>.<p>Maxwell has been in sparkling form, hitting 95 and taking four wickets for 46 runs in the ODI tri-series final against England in Perth on Feb 1.<br /><br />He continued his rich vein of form, scoring 122 off 57 balls in a World Cup warm-up game against India at Adelaide Oval on Sunday.<br /><br />Australia begin their Cup campaign against England on Feb 14 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The 26-year-old is expected to play a leading role in the co-hosts push for a record fifth title.<br /><br />“You can bluff. I think I’ve done that with my bowling beautifully,” Maxwell was quoted as saying by news.com.au.<br /><br />Maxwell have so far taken 28 wickets in 41 ODIs at an average of 38.03.<br />“I don’t think I’m Shane Warne but I still seem to take wickets at some stages which is an absolute miracle to me,” he said.<br /><br />“If you can bluff people and exert that confidence that you are in form, it’s amazing how it turns around for you.”<br />Maxwell said motivational pep-talks from former players Ian Healy, Geoff Marsh and Craig McDermott have inspired the team.<br />“I can’t describe how exciting it is. Hopefully I can provide that little spark that Australia needs,” he said.<br /><br /></p>