Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy 2025. Apart from this, there is doubt whether he will be able to play in IPL 2025 or not. Cricket Australia (CA) said in an official statement that Marsh suffered from persistent back pain, which did not go away despite rehabilitation. This is the reason why he has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy 2025.
The Champions Trophy 2025 will be played in Pakistan and Dubai from 19 February to 9 March. Marsh was selected in Australia’s 15-member team for this tournament, but now some other player will be included in the team in his place. Cricket Australia said that the final team will have to be announced by 12 February.
With this, Marsh’s participation in IPL 2025 has also become uncertain. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) had included him in their team for the 2025 season, but if his injury is serious then he will not be able to play in the IPL. IPL 2025 is to start from March 23.
Marsh was dropped from the team for the last Test of the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He had an ordinary performance in four Test matches, reaching double figures only once. Even in bowling, he could not provide much support to the frontline bowlers.
Who Will Replace Mitchell Marsh in Australia’s Champions Trophy Squad?
Australia will now have to rethink their team and batting order after Mitchell Marsh was ruled out of the Champions Trophy 2025 due to injury. According to reports, Jake Fraser-McGurk can be included in the team because of his aggressive game. However, his recent performance has not been good. He could not score much runs in BBL and his performance against Pakistan was also weak.
Consideration is being made to bring an all-rounder in the team in place of Marsh, but Australia already has a strong team. Players like backup wicketkeeper Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Webster and Will Sutherland could be options. Sutherland has played ODI for Australia last year and can provide balance to the team.
Apart from this, captain Pat Cummins is also struggling with an ankle injury, which he suffered in the Test series against India. If he is not fully fit, then one of Josh Inglis, Travis Head or Steve Smith can captain the ODI team.
The last date to make changes in the team is 11 February. Any change after this will require the approval of the ICC Technical Committee. To prepare for the tournament, Australia will play two ODI matches against Sri Lanka on 12 and 14 February.
FAQs
Q1: Why was Mitchell Marsh ruled out of Champions Trophy 2025?
A: Persistent back pain failed to heal despite rehabilitation, per Cricket Australia.
Q2: Will Mitchell Marsh play IPL 2025?
A: His participation is uncertain; LSG may seek replacements if his injury worsens.
Q3: Who could replace Mitchell Marsh in Australia’s squad?
A: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Will Sutherland, or Cooper Connolly are top contenders.
