NEW DELHI: Australian cricketers Mitchell Marsh and David Warner are closely monitoring their injuries ahead of the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. All-rounder Marsh is grappling with a hamstring injury and has opted to depart from the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) to focus on his rehabilitation in Australia.
Although Marsh aims to recover in time for Australia’s opening match against Oman on June 5 in the T20 World Cup, his return to the IPL with the Delhi Capitals remains uncertain.Despite experiencing a mixed bag of performances in the IPL, Marsh’s role in Australia’s World Cup campaign is expected to be pivotal.
Furthermore, there’s anticipation surrounding Marsh potentially assuming the role of Australia’s full-time T20 captain prior to the tournament, following his impressive performances in recent series against the West Indies and New Zealand. Coach Andrew McDonald has hinted at Marsh being a natural choice for the captaincy, given his strong batting prowess and leadership qualities.
As Marsh focuses on his recovery and prepares for the upcoming World Cup, Warner, along with the Australian team management, is keeping a close eye on his progress, hopeful for his timely return and significant contribution to Australia’s T20 aspirations.
“I think all roads will lead to Mitch, so just gotta get that ticked off in certain areas. We’re happy and comfortable with the way he’s been able to operate with that T20 team. We think he’s the leader for the World Cup, and I think that will just be a matter of course,” McDonald said of the vacant T20 captaincy role as quoted by the ICC.
Fellow top-order batsman Warner is currently nursing an injury concern, having sustained a finger injury while batting in the IPL match against the Lucknow Super Giants. The veteran Australia opener’s fitness is under observation as he prepares for his team’s upcoming fixture against the Gujarat Titans on Wednesday.
With Warner being a crucial part of Australia’s batting lineup, his injury is being closely monitored, especially with the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on the horizon.
Warner is anticipated to partner with Travis Head as Australia’s opening batsman in the tournament, underscoring the significance of his fitness for the team’s campaign.
(With ANI inputs)
Although Marsh aims to recover in time for Australia’s opening match against Oman on June 5 in the T20 World Cup, his return to the IPL with the Delhi Capitals remains uncertain.Despite experiencing a mixed bag of performances in the IPL, Marsh’s role in Australia’s World Cup campaign is expected to be pivotal.
Furthermore, there’s anticipation surrounding Marsh potentially assuming the role of Australia’s full-time T20 captain prior to the tournament, following his impressive performances in recent series against the West Indies and New Zealand. Coach Andrew McDonald has hinted at Marsh being a natural choice for the captaincy, given his strong batting prowess and leadership qualities.
As Marsh focuses on his recovery and prepares for the upcoming World Cup, Warner, along with the Australian team management, is keeping a close eye on his progress, hopeful for his timely return and significant contribution to Australia’s T20 aspirations.
“I think all roads will lead to Mitch, so just gotta get that ticked off in certain areas. We’re happy and comfortable with the way he’s been able to operate with that T20 team. We think he’s the leader for the World Cup, and I think that will just be a matter of course,” McDonald said of the vacant T20 captaincy role as quoted by the ICC.
Fellow top-order batsman Warner is currently nursing an injury concern, having sustained a finger injury while batting in the IPL match against the Lucknow Super Giants. The veteran Australia opener’s fitness is under observation as he prepares for his team’s upcoming fixture against the Gujarat Titans on Wednesday.
With Warner being a crucial part of Australia’s batting lineup, his injury is being closely monitored, especially with the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on the horizon.
Warner is anticipated to partner with Travis Head as Australia’s opening batsman in the tournament, underscoring the significance of his fitness for the team’s campaign.
(With ANI inputs)
