Mahli Beardman targets 140 kph-plus return in Australia A series
Mahli Beardman said he has returned to speeds above 140 kph after recovering from a lumbar stress injury.
Western Australia speedster Mahli Beardman is back over the 140 kph mark in the nets. Seven months ago a lumbar stress injury cut short his debut season after he made his T20I bow against Pakistan in January.
He's in Puducherry now with the Australia A side for three 50-over matches against India A. Time on the sidelines sharpened what he wants from the role: unsettle batters, not just hit the right areas.
The former Under-19 World Cup winner watched how Pat Cummins rebuilt after injuries and picked up tips from Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood on earlier tours.
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Beardman is still only 21 and already knows what his game needs; the question is whether Australia will fast-track him into the senior squad or let him build rhythm in the BBL first.