How Australia’s bowling could look like without the big three for England ODIs
Australia will navigate their upcoming three-match ODI series against England without the services of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood, as the trio is being rested for workload management. The bowling unit faces further depletion due to a side strain sidelining Nathan Ellis.
Xavier Bartlett is slated to spearhead the attack, supported by Spencer Johnson and debutant Mahli Beardman. The squad also features pace-bowling all-rounders Cameron Green, Jack Edwards, and Liam Scott, though the group enters the series with a combined total of only 22 ODI caps.
The matches are scheduled to take place between November 13 and 18. Bartlett enters the series with 23 wickets at an average of 21.91, while Johnson arrives in strong form after claiming 13 wickets in five List A appearances since September.
Beardman, a 21-year-old prospect, earned his call-up following a successful Australia A tour of India. Green is expected to feature primarily as a batter due to ongoing injury concerns, while Edwards and Scott look to bolster the team's depth against the English batting lineup.
