Australia's World Cup campaign has taken another hit with the unexpected loss of key all-rounder Mitchell Marsh, who departed for personal reasons and will be out of the tournament indefinitely. This blow comes on the heels of Glenn Maxwell's absence due to concussion, leaving the Australian team in a challenging position.
The exact duration of Marsh's unavailability remains uncertain, and it's unclear whether a replacement player will be needed for the squad. These developments have disrupted the team's preparations, as they now face the daunting task of managing without two crucial all-rounders in their lineup.
"A timeline on his return to the squad is to be confirmed," read a Cricket Australia release.
The absence of both Maxwell and Marsh poses a significant challenge for Australia as they strive to maintain their competitiveness in the World Cup. Their adaptability and depth in the squad will be put to the test as they navigate through these unexpected setbacks, striving to continue their campaign and make an impact in the tournament.
Talking about Marsh, the right-handed explosive batter was in decent touch with the bat and only recently seemed to have hit his groove. Marsh has scored 225 runs in six innings with the help of one resounding century that came against Pakistan. The Aussie all-rounder averaged 37.50 with the bat and scored runs at a strike rate of 91.46. Marsh also scored a half-century apart from his century against Pakistan.
Australia's remaining ODI World Cup 2023 matches:
November 4: vs England, Ahmedabad
November 7: vs Afghanistan, Mumbai
November 11: vs Bangladesh, Pune
Australia squad: Pat Cummins (c), Sean Abbott, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa
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