Crucial Australian All-Rounder to Miss Rest of IPL Due to Injury

Having played four matches for Delhi Capitals this season, Marsh has contributed 61 runs and taken one wicket. However, a hamstring injury in early April has sidelined him.

After missing a few matches, Marsh returned to Perth on April 14 to focus on his recovery.

Australian Duo Face Fitness Challenges Ahead of T20 World Cup

Marsh’s fitness is a significant concern for both his franchise and Australia, as he is expected to captain the team in the forthcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.

In T20Is, Marsh boasts 1432 runs with an average of 34.09 and a strike rate of 135.34. He has also scored nine half-centuries and taken 17 wickets with an average of 22.76 for Australia in this format.

Marsh played a pivotal role in Australia’s first Men’s T20 World Cup victory in 2021, scoring 185 runs with an average of 61.66 and a strike rate of 146.82. He notably scored a match-winning 77* in the final against New Zealand.

Delhi Capitals’ head coach, Ponting, expressed to ESPNCricinfo that Marsh’s recovery has been slower than anticipated.

“I don’t think he’ll be coming back. There’s a certain cut-off point with replacement players,” Ponting stated. “Cricket Australia were eager to have him at home to begin his recovery process, and we sent him back as soon as we could.”

“They’ve been managing his rehab for a couple of weeks now. I spoke to him the other day and it seems it’s taken a little longer than he first thought to get over it,” he added.

Ponting also expressed his confidence that Marsh would be fit in time for the global mega event.

“I don’t think the T20 World Cup would be an issue,” Ponting emphasized.

Australia, part of Group B in the T20 World Cup along with England, Namibia, Oman, and Scotland, will start their campaign against Oman on June 6 in Bridgetown.