New ‘weapon’ Meredith makes big impression for Aussies
Tasmanian bowler is Indian Premier League’s most expensive uncapped overseas player
04 March 2021 - 15:13
Wellington — Australia are not short of fast bowlers jostling for room in the Twenty20 World Cup squad, but selectors’ headaches intensified on Thursday after Riley Meredith’s stirring debut against New Zealand.
Displaying blistering raw pace, Meredith captured 2/24 in Australia’s 64-run win at a closed Wellington Regional Stadium. That included the prized scalp of New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson, who was trapped lbw for nine in the 24-year-old Tasmanian’s second over...
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