Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh to miss Pakistan Tests
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Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh is all set to miss the upcoming two-match Test series against Pakistan, starting November 21. This is due to Marsh punching a wall and breaking his bowling hand. The incident occurred after the Western Australia cricketer was dismissed in a Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania on Sunday. Here's more on Marsh's development.
Fracture
Marsh out for four-six weeks after breaking hand
Earlier, it was reported that Marsh is set to miss the start of the Test summer. A dejected Marsh was wearing his gloves when he punched the wall and broke his right hand. According to a report in cricket.com.au, Marsh will miss four to six weeks after scans confirmed the fracture. Also, there's no guarantee he will win back his spot when he recovers.
Test spot
Marsh faces losing Test spot after the incident
The Pakistan cricket team is set to tour Australia in November 2019. The two sides play a two-match Test series, starting November 21. Marsh, who would have got into the side after impressing in the lone Test he featured in the Ashes 2019. He had claimed seven scalps including a five-for and scored 41 runs in total. However, he now could lose his spot.
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It's a good lesson for me, says Mitchell Marsh
Marsh said the incident wouldn't happen again. "Sometimes you get beaten, sometimes you get out, and you can't be punching walls," he said. "It's a good lesson for me, hopefully it's a good lesson for other people as well."
Langer's comments
Langer just told me I'm an idiot basically: Marsh
The incident left Aussie coach Justin Langer disappointed. "He just told me I'm an idiot basically. He was disappointed for me," Marsh said. He also gave details about his injury. "It's my middle finger, just below the wrist there - a fracture straight through the bone," said Marsh. Meanwhile, Western Australia could now be without their skipper for half of the Sheffield Shield campaign.
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Marsh's injury could open the door for Marcus Stoinis
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