5 players fans would love to see play for World XI in the T20I series

Glenn Maxwell

The Big Show would be a welcome addition

If there is one player that has continually that he is made for the shorter formats, it is Glenn Maxwell. Whether it is with his innovative stroke play, acrobatic efforts in the field or his more than handy off-spin, the 28-year-old is exactly the type of multi-dimensional cricketer who thrives in the shortest format of the game.

It does, however, help that he is far conventional and the ease with which he can maneuver the field, play with the bowlers' plans makes him a nightmare for opposing captains. Scoring quickly is an art and doing so by making the sublime look so ridiculously easy is not something that everyone can do. But with an array of shots that includes scoops, reverse sweeps, swats and a whole lot more, the all-rounder has every shot in the book and then some more.

If T20s are all about entertaining the audience, there are few better suited to doing that than Maxwell, which is why he would be a great addition to the World XI side. However, the fact that he is Australia's ODI and T20I squad for the series against India means that he is unlikely to take part in the three-match series.