I don't see why Mitch and I can't play in same 11: Behrendorff

London (PTI): Jason Behrendorff doesn't see an issue if left-arm pacers like him and Mitchell Starc feature in the Australian playing eleven more often, especially after the duo's match winning performances against England in the World Cup here on Tuesday.

Behrendorff was brought into the side for just his eighth ODI due to England's historic struggles against left-arm pacemen and that decision proved a masterstroke at Lord's. The 29-year-old took his maiden international five-for thanks to figures of 5/44, while Starc ended with 4/43 as England were skittled for 221 in pursuit of 286 – a 64-run defeat. And although this was just the second ODI in which they have appeared together, Behrendorff is now keen to continue his burgeoning new-ball combination with Starc.

"You don't play cricket for the accolades but to play at Lord's and to take five wickets was really special." Victory means Australia are the first side to rubber-stamp their place in the knockout stages, with six wins from seven.