IPL 2024: Big blow for DC, Mitch Marsh returns to Australia due to injury
Mitchell Marsh to captain Australia for T20 World Cup 2024. Photo:
Delhi Capitals have suffered a major setback as their Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has returned home to undergo treatment for a tear in his right hamstring.
Marsh, who will be named Australia’s captain for the T20 World Cup in June, was recalled after discussions with the Delhi team management, according to ESPNCricinfo.
However, a definitive call has yet to be made on his availability for the remainder of the season.
Marsh last played against Kolkata Knight Riders on April 3 and missed their previous two appearances against Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants.
Marsh’s top score this season was just 23 against Rajasthan Royals, which DC won by 12 runs. He suffered a blow in their 106-run defeat to KKR.
Marsh has been on a roll across formats for the Kangaroos, which has led to him winning the Allan Border Medal for most outstanding male Australian cricketer of the year.
As of January 2023, the 32-year-old has scored 1,954 international runs in 38 matches at an average of 50.10, including three centuries, besides taking 10 wickets.
Apart from Marsh, DC is also concerned about the availability of veteran Aussie opener David Warner for Wednesday’s away match against Gujarat Titans.
He reportedly had swelling in his finger and underwent scans upon the team’s arrival in Ahmedabad.
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First print: April 14, 2024 | 12:24 IST