White's advice for Handscomb, Maxwell

Veteran Victoria batsman Cameron White is confident Test discards Peter Handscomb and Glenn Maxwell are on the right track after missing out on Australia's Test tour to the UAE.

White starred for Victoria today with 123 in his side's 66-run win over NSW at North Sydney Oval, a victory that saw Handscomb return to form and Maxwell play a selfless cameo.

Handscomb admitted his lean run with the bat cost him a ticket to the UAE to face Pakistan in two Tests next month, but on Sunday he scored 89, just his second half-century in 13 innings dating back to Australia's Test tour of South Africa. 

White knows what it's like to go through a form slump and hopes today's knock was the foundation for more runs for Handscomb this summer.

"Obviously Pete is on a bit of a downward slide but hopefully that just gives him a bit of momentum leading into the rest of this tournament and the summer," White said.

"I think throughout your career, I’ve been in Pete’s position many times, you go through ups and downs, especially as a young batsman. 

"I’m sure as you saw today and you’ve seen in the past, you can’t make Test hundreds and not be any good, so hopefully it’s just a little dip and he can rebuild from there."

While Handscomb's barren run of scores made his omission from Australia's Test squad digestible, fans were shocked by Maxwell's snub.

A lack of hundreds was the reason given by head coach Justin Langer when asked why Maxwell was not picked, and to the allrounder's credit he's gone back to Victoria and let his bat do the talking.

He scored 80 in his first game back since being overlooked and on Sunday hit a rapid 21 from 10 balls as the visitors sought quick runs in the closing stages.

White says he's been impressed by what he's seen in Maxwell since the start of the tournament.

"I think Glenn’s attitude has always been good playing for Victoria," White said.

"I’ve never really had anyone question that when he’s been around our group that’s for sure. 

"As you saw in Townsville he played pretty good knock there, I thought the wickets weren’t pure up there either, so he batted very well up there I thought. 

"He’s in good form, (21) off 10 balls today, played to the situation, selfless knock, so can’t fault his attitude."

While Handscomb and Maxwell are pushing for higher honours, White says his days in the green and gold are likely over.

White found himself back in Australia's ODI side last summer, but in three games against England he scored 15no, 17 and three and was not picked in the return five-match series in the UK this winter.

With the World Cup less than a year away White hasn't given up hope, but says his cards are likely marked.

"I very much doubt it but you never know," he said when asked if he believes he'll play for Australia again. 

"I had that small shot, the couple of games I had last summer, that’s probably my last chance but you never know. 

"I love playing cricket for Victoria, I enjoy it, batting at the top of the order, making runs, contributing to wins, so that’s pretty much my focus now. 

"If I was lucky enough to get another crack it’d be good but who knows, I doubt it."