In a significant setback for Australia, the all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out from the ICC Cricket World Cup indefinitely due to personal reasons. According to the International Cricket Council (ICC), Marsh returned home from India recently, citing personal issues, and there is uncertainty regarding his return for the tournament’s remaining matches as it approaches the knockout stages.
This setback comes on top of the absence of star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, who was ruled out of the match against England after suffering a concussion from a fall while playing golf. The Australian team now faces a challenge as they aim to secure their spot in the semifinals.
For the upcoming match against arch-rivals England, potential replacements for Maxwell and Marsh include Alex Carey, Sean Abbott, Marcus Stoinis, and Cameron Green. Additionally, spinner Tanveer Sangha is traveling with the team as a reserve option. However, any replacements for Marsh must be approved by the Event Technical Committee.
Mitchell Marsh had contributed 225 runs at an impressive average of over 37 and had taken two wickets in the World Cup. His standout performance with the bat was a remarkable 121 against Pakistan in Bengaluru, and he also scored a fifty against Sri Lanka.
Australia’s remaining league matches are against England on November 4 and Bangladesh on November 11. The team will need to regroup and adjust to these unexpected changes as they continue their World Cup campaign.
