Source : ABC NEWS
Australian paceman Mahli Beardman, two days after his stunning one-day international debut, has been rested for the second clash against England.
Beardman claimed 6-24 to lead Australia to a seven-wicket victory against England in the series opener in Perth on Friday.
But the 21-year-old, whose figures were the fourth best by a debutant in ODI history, has been managed for Sunday’s Adelaide Oval fixture, with Riley Meredith summoned as his replacement.
Australia won the toss and opted to field, with Tasmanian quick Meredith a fresh addition to the squad for the ODI series, which concludes on Wednesday in Hobart.
“It’s no secret we like to chase. We know the wicket stays really good here in Adelaide,” captain Mitch Marsh said after the toss.
“Hopefully we can get the most out it of early and then chase it down under lights.
“Mahli Beardman, young kid, tough to back up on 48 hours turnaround. He rests today.”
Meredith’s replacement of Beardman was the sole change to the Australian team that downed the Poms in Perth.
England also made a change, with Jamie Overton out and 23-year-old paceman Sonny Bell included.
After the ODI series, the Australians play five T20 games against England from next Saturday, with paceman Nathan Ellis out of that series as he continues to recover from a side strain suffered on the recent tour of South Africa.
NSW left-armer Ben Dwarshuis has been called into the T20 squad.
AAP
