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Aussies call in teen as back-up quick for ODI series

Australia's depleted fast-bowling stocks have prompted them to put under-19s World Cup winner Mahli Beardman on standby for their ODIs against England.

Beardman, who was player of the final in Australia's under-19s win last year, has been asked to tour with Australia in England for the next fortnight.

The right-arm quick has played only one match for Western Australia, and took 3-15 against India in last year's 50-over World Cup final in South Africa.

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