The most impressive moment in cricket occurs when a fast bowler demonstrates their best performance. The skill requires physical athleticism combined with proper bowling technique and a resilient mental state. The successful combination leads to batters losing their composure while fans demonstrate their excitement by standing up.
The Australian cricket team has benefited from the exceptional fast bowling partnership between Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins. The trio has bagged 1043 Test wickets during their decade-long partnership. Their professional careers have progressed toward their concluding period.
The fourth pacer, Scott Boland, has reached the stage of their career where his is considered veteran. The fast-bowling team needs to bring in younger players who will fill the gaps left by aging experienced bowlers.
The five fast bowlers present here have the potential to develop into the future leaders of Australia's pace bowling department.
5 Fast Bowlers Who Can Replace Australia’s Golden Pace Trio
Jhye Richardson
Jhye Richardson would have played more Test matches if he had not suffered multiple injuries throughout his career. He has played only four Tests so far, two against Sri Lanka in 2019, one in the Adelaide day-night Ashes Test in 2021 and the most recent one against England at Melbourne during the Ashes 2025-26. He bowled England out by taking 5 wickets while giving away 42 runs in that match's final day in 2021, whereas in the last Test he played, he bagged two wickets.
Richardson possesses a short stature, but he can deliver natural out swinging deliveries at exceptional speeds. At 29, he is not very young, but he still has time on his side if he stays fit. His case is similar to Pat Cummins, who had early injury gaps but later built a long career.
Cricket Australia is managing his workload with care. He showed his exceptional performance when he took three wickets during his first bowling spell against South Australia. His first-class record is very strong with 117 wickets at 20.60 from 28 matches.
Richardson has the ability to become a mainstay for Australia's upcoming fast bowling contingent if he remains free from injuries.
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Mahli Beardman
Mahli Beardman is one of the most exciting young fast bowlers in Australia. The 20-year-old athlete hails from the WA town of Cowaramup. The reserve position for Australia's white-ball tour of England in 2024 came as a surprise to him when he was chosen.
He made an impact at the Under-19 World Cup in 2023. Beardman reached 150 km/h and achieved 10 wickets with an average of 10.50 across six matches. He earned Player of the Match honors after he took 3 wickets while giving up only 15 runs in seven overs during the final match against India.
Talent scouts love his swing with the new ball and his pace. The rival state selector described him saying "He has got some promise he has got some pace which forms a great base."
Beardman now has a full WA state contract. The player has not yet participated in his first-class match but demonstrated his white-ball abilities with his 14 wickets in 12 BBL matches. His young age makes him someone who should be followed closely.
Xavier Bartlett
Xavier Bartlett has become one of Australia’s most reliable fast bowlers in white-ball cricket. He achieves good bowling results through his ability to deliver heavy balls while creating seam movement and bowling at right lengths.
He has 15 wickets from 5 ODI matches with an average of 11.13. He has taken 19 wickets from 16 T20I matches. He has maintained solid first-class performance with 106 wickets taken across 31 matches at an average of 25.88.
Bartlett delivers effective long-term bowling performance while providing excellent old ball bowling capabilities. He can become a powerful Test bowler if he receives proper development training.
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Riley Meredith
Riley Meredith is a fast bowler who can hit high speeds and rush batters. He has played T20s around the world, including for Australia, Hobart Hurricanes, and other leagues.
Meredith delivers swinging deliveries while he can also execute short-pitched deliveries with great intensity. He has taken 122 wickets from 38 first-class matches. He secured 14 wickets throughout 12 games during the 2025/26 BBL season with the Hurricanes.
Meredith becomes a valuable asset for Australia’s upcoming pace unit if he receives more opportunities to play red-ball cricket while maintaining his performance level.
Brendan Doggett
Brendan Doggett is another consistent fast bowler with skill and precision. Brendan has featured in 2 Test matches with 7 wickets. Brendan has a decent first-class career with 52 games and an average of 26.61 with 197 wickets.
Doggett might not run as quickly as others do, but he gets the right spots often with movement on the seams. Teams need bowlers like him to complete an attack.
Doggett can become a dependable replacement for essential senior players through his development from experience and proper workload management system.
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