Michelle Marsh He didn’t realize how much his ankle injury was hurting him until he decided to undergo surgery and now he feels rejuvenated as he looks forward to the coming months with dual ambitions .
The most immediate is the ODI series against India, a crucial stepping stone to the World Cup later this year, but before that he hopes to cement a place in Australia’s Test squad for the Ashes.
Marsh underwent surgery following the T20 World Cup and ODI series against England, during which he developed an ankle problem that he had initially picked up against Zimbabwe. He was out of action for three months, missing the entire BBL, but made an immediate impact on his return for Western Australia. Sheffield Shield Centuries and in a half century Marsh Cup Final,
He will still be unavailable to bowl in the three matches against India, instead eyeing a return with the ball with Delhi Capitals during the IPL.
Marsh hasn’t played Test cricket since his one-off comeback against England at The Oval in 2019 Where he claimed his first five wicket haul. He was ruled out of contention for the next series back home against Pakistan, after punching the dressing room wall at the WACA during a Sheffield Shield match.
next season cameron green Emerged in the Test team and cemented the all-rounder’s role at No.6, although there could have been an opening for Marsh in recent months had he not been sidelined. It is unlikely that he and Green will play in the same side, but he wants to be in that position if the opportunity arises.
“I think I’ve really grown as a person and I think every year I’ve gotten better as a cricketer,” he told ESPNcricinfo ahead of the first ODI in Mumbai. “I’m full of confidence at the moment that my best can match anyone. I hope to get another chance in red-ball cricket but if it doesn’t happen I’ll stay away and happy to represent Will stay.” Whichever team I can be in Australia.
“At 31, we have seen a lot of people who have reached their peak around that age. Hopefully the same happens for me.”
When Green was absent from three Tests against South Africa and India with a broken finger, he accepted the ‘what if’ sign but knew he had no choice but to let his ankle heal Was.
“It’s natural to feel that way sometimes, but in the same sentence, if I had carried on with my ankle, I probably wouldn’t have and it would have been more damaging to the team,” he said. “I never want to put my personal goals ahead of whatever comes with the team.
“I have said that getting into the Ashes team is a genuine goal of mine. I hope that happens, but I also understand that it may not happen. It was definitely one of the reasons why I had the surgery.”
Marsh, who played a key role in Australia’s 2021 T20 World Cup victory following his promotion to No.3, made the best of his enforced break and when he was able to train again, he spoke to coaches Scott Meulman and Beau Casson Worked extensively on his batting with .
“You never really know how it will turn out when you come back but I had full confidence in myself,” he said. “Generally during my career I have been at my best when fresh. Having had the opportunity to take a break from the rollercoaster ride that is international cricket, I used the time as wisely as possible.”
Ultimately, however, the opportunity to add to his 32 Test caps may slip away as Green continues to make huge strides in Test cricket. claimed five wickets in mcg He suffered a broken finger in the game. He scored his first Test century in Ahmedabad last week.
Marsh said, “The momentum of his career is only going up.” “He has a sharp mind, he loves to learn. He has all the qualities to be a great cricketer and he has come through that phase of hype around him,” he added.
“Now we are just starting to see him perform. He is garnering a lot of respect in world cricket, not just as a youngster but as an established international cricketer. Now he has the belief in himself that he can play across borders. will be able to exceed. And those are big limits for him so anything is possible.”