Double Blow for Australia: Mitchell Marsh’s Sudden Exit Adds to Maxwell’s Concussion Woes

Ahmedabad: Australia’s Cricket World Cup squad has suffered another blow as all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has been forced to return home due to personal reasons, leaving his participation in the tournament uncertain. This development was confirmed by Cricket Australia just two days before their crucial match against traditional rivals England. This news follows the earlier setback of star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell being ruled out of the England game due to a concussion from a golf cart accident.

Australia is now faced with the challenge of finding replacements for both Maxwell and Marsh in their lineup against England. Players like Alex Carey, Sean Abbott, Marcus Stoinis, and Cameron Green are being considered for these roles, while spinner Tanveer Sangha is travelling with the team as a reserve.

It’s worth noting that should Marsh be unable to return for the remainder of the tournament, Australia has the option to seek a replacement player, but any such changes must be approved by the Event Technical Committee.

Mitch Marsh had contributed significantly to the team’s World Cup campaign, amassing 225 runs at an average of over 37 and claiming two wickets. His standout performance came against Pakistan in Bengaluru when he scored an impressive 121 runs, and he also notched a half-century against Sri Lanka.

Australia’s upcoming matches in the league stage of the tournament include a clash with England on November 4 and a game against Bangladesh on November 11.