Adelaide, 15 November (H.S.): Australia’s young fast bowler Mahli Beardman, who delivered a remarkable performance in the opening ODI against England, will miss the second match of the series scheduled for Sunday afternoon. The Australian team management is taking a cautious approach to managing his workload.

Beardman made history in the first ODI, played in Perth on Friday, claiming six wickets for just 24 runs. His figures are the best ever by an Australian bowler on ODI debut. His outstanding performance helped Australia secure a seven-wicket victory.

The 21-year-old has a history of back injuries. He was sidelined for seven months after a stress fracture recurred following his recent T20 International debut. In view of his injury history, the Australian management is keen to manage his workload carefully and protect his long-term prospects.

According to Cricket Australia, Beardman is gradually rebuilding his physical capacity following his recent injury setbacks. He is expected to return to the playing XI for the third ODI, scheduled to be held in Hobart on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, Tasmania fast bowler Nathan Ellis has been ruled out of Australia's five-match T20 International series against England due to injury. He has yet to make a full recovery from a side strain. Ellis sustained the injury to his left side during Australia's 1-2 ODI series defeat against South Africa in September, which also forced him to miss the final match of the series in Potchefstroom.

Left-arm fast bowler Ben Dwarshuis has been named as Ellis's replacement in Australia's T20 squad. He could make his first international appearance since the ODI series against Bangladesh in June. The five-match T20 International series is scheduled to begin in Melbourne on Saturday.

Riley Meredith has also joined the Australian squad in Adelaide for the final two ODIs of the series. He had featured in the first three days of Tasmania's Sheffield Shield match against Queensland before being recalled to join the national team. Representing Tasmania, Meredith claimed four wickets in the match.

Meredith and South Australia's all-rounder Liam Scott are among the possible options to replace Beardman in Australia's playing XI for the second ODI.

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