Mitchell Marsh, the all-rounder of Australia, mentioned that he’s uncertain of his Test position however promised to bat brilliantly if chosen for Australia’s first residence summer time Test match in Perth towards Pakistan. Australia at the moment are gearing as much as host Pakistan in a three-match sequence, ranging from December 14. The sequence is part of the World Test Championship. After recovering his Test berth through the Ashes and smashing a fast century at Headingley to capitalise on Cameron Green’s damage, the 32-year-old all-rounder was a part of Australia’s spectacular World Cup success, the place he struck 441 runs with two a whole lot, together with an undefeated 177.
He was most popular within the fifth Test over Green, who later solely performed three World Cup matches and seems to have succumbed to a demanding schedule that has seen him spend a lot of the yr abroad. The battle amongst allrounders seems to be Australia’s greatest choice dilemma, however Marsh, like his attacking batting, was optimistic. (Glenn Maxwell To Rohit Sharma: Batters With Most Hundreds In T20I Cricket – In Pics)
“I’m past battling, I’m here to enjoy my cricket and have fun. I absolutely love playing for Australia. I worked really hard to get another opportunity during the Ashes and my attitude is ‘what will be, will be’, so I’ve done everything I can. We have a lot of options. Whoever plays will do the job,” Marsh advised reporters in Perth as quoted by ESPNcricinfo.
While they compete for the No. 6 place, Marsh hopes to play with Green, as they did within the fourth Ashes Test, when Green batted at No. 7 and Australia went in with out a specialist spinner for the primary time. (T20 World Cup 2024: BCCI Wanted Ashish Nehra As T20 Coach But He Denied – Report)
“He’s a special talent. We’ve got a great relationship. We’re super close on and off the field. I always joke that there’s probably not a lot I can teach him on the cricket field, but he knows I’m always there for him and hopefully we can play a lot of cricket together,” Marsh mentioned of Green.
“The way I’m going to bat won’t change. I feel like I’ve found my most consistent method over the last couple of years and that’s allowed me to really enjoy my cricket. I haven’t played a [Test] match here at Perth Stadium, so obviously, if I’m selected, I’m super excited for that,” he mentioned.
There will likely be specific intrigue over the floor which performed sedately within the corresponding fixture final summer time when Australia beat West Indies in a match that went effectively into the fifth day.
“I often say this is the best wicket in the world, I truly mean that. It’s fast, it’s bouncy, it brings both batters and bowlers into the game. That’s what you want, an even contest. It’s a great place to play,” the 32-year-old all-rounder.
Australia’s three-match sequence towards Pakistan begins in Perth on December 14, adopted by Boxing Day motion in Melbourne. The remaining Test is scheduled for the New Year on the Sydney Cricket Ground on January 3. (With ANI inputs)
