An injury scare to James Faulkner has soured Australia’s commanding 112-run win over England in the final of the Carlton Mid ODI Tri-Series in Perth. Faulkner left the field midway through his third over with what Cricket Australia later confirmed to be side soreness, a cause of concern for the star allrounder less than two weeks out from Australia’s opening World Cup match.
While Faulkner’s day was soured by the injury, fellow allrounder Glenn Maxwell cemented his position with his best game in the green and gold of his country. The Victorian scored his highest one-day international score of 95 and claimed career best bowling figures of 4-46 to rout England and deliver Australia its fourth piece of silverware this summer.
Fast-bowler Mitchell Johnson also made a successful return to international cricket, crashing through the tourists’ top order to finish with 3-27.
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While Faulkner’s day was soured by the injury, fellow allrounder Glenn Maxwell cemented his position with his best game in the green and gold of his country. The Victorian scored his highest one-day international score of 95 and claimed career best bowling figures of 4-46 to rout England and deliver Australia its fourth piece of silverware this summer.
Fast-bowler Mitchell Johnson also made a successful return to international cricket, crashing through the tourists’ top order to finish with 3-27.
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