CRICKET – Debutant Mahli Beardman took 6-24 in the first one-day international yesterday to steer Australia to a seven-wicket win over England in Perth, despite discontent in the home camp after the resurfacing of “Sandpapergate” allegations.
England were bowled out for 131 in 33.4 overs after losing the toss, and the hosts reached 132-3 in 23.3 overs courtesy of a quickfire 50 by captain Mitch Marsh.