Australian cricket legend Ricky Ponting has backed star allrounder Glenn Maxwell to flick a switch and bounce out of his form slump at the T20 World Cup. Ponting also warned age could be a hurdle for Maxwell, who featured in Australia's only T20 World Cup victory in 2021. Despite his lead-up form, Ponting expects Maxwell will be picked in Australia's team for the opener against Ireland in Colombo. "He's probably going to be facing a lot of spin bowling and he'll give the option to be able to bowl some as well. Ponting also backed red-hot veteran Steve Smith as a walk-up replacement if any of Australia's batters are injured before the World Cup.