CRICKET | I was lucky to be coached by Lillee: Beardman
Australian cricketer Mahli Beardman credits his recent success against India A to his training with legendary bowler Dennis Lillee. The 21-year-old fast bowler is focused on maintaining his form to secure a permanent spot in the Australian senior team.
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A combined 20 international caps across formats. 224 encounters in a high-pressure environment like the IPL. Mahli Beardman made batters possessing this level of experience look silly with his pace during Australia A’s thumping win over India A in the first one-dayer.
The 21-year-old picked career-best figures of four for 23 using one simple tactic — steam in and bowl fast. He took the new ball for the visitors and by the time his first spell of 140 kmph projectiles was done, India A was already in a spot of bother.
Beardman first made his mark during the 2024 Under-19 World Cup. His searing pace was evident then, and he has only sharpened his tools since. A productive Big Bash League campaign earned him a T20I debut against Pakistan.
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