Australia hand big-hitting finisher Tim David maiden ODI call-up

DURBAN:  Australia have handed big-hitting finisher Tim David a maiden ODI call-up for the upcoming series against South Africa, giving him the chance to make a last-minute entry into a World Cup squad for the second time in as many years. David smashed 64 off just 28 balls to play a pivotal role in Australia’s 111-run win over South Africa in the T20I series opener. His addition in the ODI squad boosts the Australian middle-order missing Steve Smith (wrist injury), and Glenn Maxwell (ankle injury and impending the birth of his first child).

“Tim is already here for the T20 series which offers an opportunity to see how his game can translate to the one-day format. He will provide an extra option for us in that power role at the back end of an innings,” said selector Tony Dodemaide

Due to his career as a globe-trotting T20 finisher, David, who played in Men’s T20 World Cup last year at home, has played only 16 List A matches, with his last appearance in the format coming almost two years ago. But he averages an impressive 82.77 with a strike-rate of 123.14. IANS

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