Mitchell Marsh and Stoinis prioritised over Green for Australia’s T20 World Cup
The Guardian says Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh is set to return at No 3 in the first T20 World Cup warm-up against West Indies on Wednesday but will be spared bowling duties as he continues his recovery from an ankle injury.
Marsh’s return is good news for defending champions Australia in the lead-up to the World Cup starting on 16 October, given Marcus Stoinis is still nursing a side strain.
Captain Aaron Finch said he had “nothing” to give on the makeup of the team to play on Wednesday, with all to be revealed at the toss. But he confirmed Marsh’s status as a batsman-only should he be selected for the match at Metricon Stadium.
“He is being managed,” Finch said. “He had his second bowl yesterday and pulled up really well from it. That is a real positive sign.
