IND vs AUS 2nd Test: Mitchell Marsh Fitness Update Ahead of Adelaide Test

Australia’s all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has confirmed his readiness for the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Adelaide, scheduled to start on 6 December. Marsh’s availability is a significant boost for the hosts after their crushing 295-run loss to India in the opening Test in Perth.

IND vs AUS 2nd Test: Mitchell Marsh Fitness Update

Arriving in Adelaide on Monday, Marsh dismissed doubts about his availability in a brief but reassuring conversation with a Nine News reporter.

Reporter: “How’s the body feeling? Obviously, there’s a lot of interest around you and how you’re traveling.”
Marsh: “The body’s all good, yep.”

Reporter: “Andrew McDonald said you had some niggles. Are you concerned about playing, or are you 100%?”
Marsh: “Nah nah, I’m good to go.”

Reporter: “See you there on Friday?”
Marsh: “Yep, I’ll be there.”

Marsh experienced soreness after bowling 17 overs in Perth, the most he has delivered in a match since 2019. To address the uncertainty, Australia called up uncapped all-rounder Beau Webster as cover, but Marsh’s fitness update comes as a relief for the hosts.

The Australian camp has faced fitness challenges heading into the day-night Test. Senior pacer Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out, Aussie dealt a major blow to the team’s bowling lineup.

Mitch Marsh Stats in Test

Marsh has been a consistent performer for Australia, contributing with both bat and ball. In Perth, his gritty 47 off 67 balls stood out alongside Travis Head’s 89 as the only notable resistance against India’s dominant attack. Over the last two years, Marsh has amassed 803 runs at an impressive average of 44.61 in 11 Tests, including a memorable century during the Ashes last year.

While his contributions with the bat have been vital, Marsh’s ability to bowl medium pace offers balance to Australia’s lineup. However, his recurring ankle issues have often limited his role to that of a specialist batter, with surgery ruling him out of parts of the 2022-23 season.

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