Marsh's Bowling on Hold as Australia Rely on Allrounders

Mitchell Marsh has indicated that his return to bowling in competitive matches will likely be deferred during Australia's upcoming T20I series. Since suffering a hamstring injury during the IPL, Marsh has not bowled in any matches, including the recent 3-0 T20I clean sweep against Scotland. With Australia's squad boasting multiple allrounders, such as Cameron Green and Aaron Hardie, Marsh's own medium pace is not currently necessary.

"I'm sort of just building," Marsh admitted, emphasizing his focus on recovery while acknowledging the team’s strong bowling options. His immediate priority is maintaining fitness for the five-match Test series against India starting in November. Australia’s management is keen on carefully managing player workloads, with Pat Cummins also being rested from the England tour to avoid overuse.

The team’s main focus is preparing for the Test series against India, with adjustments likely needed for the Pakistan ODIs and T20Is in November. Australia's coach, Andrew McDonald, mentioned that player management will be crucial to ensure readiness for the series. Marsh, who retains the T20 captaincy, remains optimistic about his future role and leadership.