All-rounder Mitchell Marsh has returned home because of personal reasons and is out of the ICC World Cup 2023 indefinitely, Cricket Australia said on Thursday.
His absence is another blow ahead of the weekend clash with England in Ahmedabad after Glenn Maxwell was ruled out with a concussion following a fall from a golf cart.
“A timeline on his return to the squad is to be confirmed,” Cricket Australia said on social platform X (formerly Twitter).
Mitch has returned home for personal reasons and is out of the World Cup indefinitely. pic.twitter.com/jIy2LGJkcI
— Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) November 2, 2023
It is not clear whether a replacement for Mitchell Marsh will be called up to the 15-man squad.
The 32-year-old, Australia’s T20 captain, has been in decent form at the ICC World Cup 2023, compiling 225 runs at 37.50 so far.
That was boosted by a classy 121 in a 259-run opening partnership with David Warner against Pakistan.
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With both Marsh and Maxwell out, Marcus Stoinis or Cameron Green look set to face Jos Buttler’s struggling England, who have won just one game from six so far to prop up the 10-team standings.
Australia, currently third, have won four consecutive matches after a slow start to their ICC World Cup 2023 campaign.
Maxwell is unavailable under concussion protocols after falling off the back of the buggy in the dark after playing a round of golf on Monday as players took a break during the marathon tournament in India.
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