Teen pacer Mahli Beardman on standby for Australia’s ODI series against England | – Times of India
NEW DELHI: Australia have put 19-year-old fast bowler Mahli Beardman on standby for the upcoming one-day international (ODI) series against England, team management announced on Monday. Beardman has limited experience in senior professional cricket, having bowled just six overs at the level.Beardman gained attention after being named player of the match during the Under-19 World Cup final in February in South Africa.In that game, he took 3 for 15 in seven overs, helping Australia defeat India by 79 runs.His limited exposure to professional cricket includes just one List A game for Western Australia, where he recorded figures of 1 for 42 against New South Wales in the Marsh Cup last November.Beardman will join the Australian squad in Nottingham as they prepare for the first ODI against Engl...