Maxwell publicly denounced Wade’s decision to put himself at No.7 in Sheffield Shield matches adding batting behind his skipper is “a bit painful”.

And with both players in the Australian squad for Sunday’s one-day international against New Zealand, tensions are sure to be high between the pair.

"I think the wicketkeeper should be batting at seven unless you're trying to squeeze an extra bowler into your line-up," Maxwell said.

"I think (Wade bats higher) because he's the captain and he chooses the batting order. That's my view on it."

Berry said Maxwell should have kept his opinions behind closed doors.

"Glenn, you've missed the mark there. I'm sorry. That's me, me, me stuff, isn't it?" he told SEN radio.

"Matthew Wade, in conjunction with Andrew McDonald, the coach, would talk about the order. No doubt as captain Matthew Wade may have used a little bit of licence because he wanted to get back in the Australian side.

"But to come out publicly and say that ... you just don't do it."