Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh is all set to make his Big Bash League (BBL) comeback after almost three years. He’s been added to the Perth Scorchers squad for their upcoming showdown against the Melbourne Renegades at Optus Stadium on Tuesday. Marsh’s return is a big boost for the defending champions as they gear up for the crucial final stretch of the season.
Marsh Back in the Mix
Mitchell Marsh last played in the BBL back in January 2022 before an ankle surgery put him out of action for a lengthy spell. The procedure was intended to help revive his Test career and it worked. Marsh made a stunning comeback by smashing a memorable century during the 2023 Ashes at Headingley. However, after a quiet series against India, he was left out of the squad for the final Test at the SCG.
Returning to the Scorchers, Marsh brings experience and firepower to the squad. If he doesn’t make the cut for Australia’s upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, he could be available for the remainder of the BBL season.
The Perth Scorchers have received another major boost with the return of fast bowler Jhye Richardson. Although he was part of Australia’s squad for the final two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar series, Richardson didn’t get a chance to play. Now, he’s back with the Scorchers, ready to bolster their bowling attack.
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Test Stars Rejoining BBL Teams
Several other players from Australia’s Test squad are expected to return to their respective BBL teams. Travis Head, however, has confirmed he won’t be part of the Adelaide Strikers’ campaign.
“I’m wrecked,” Head told Fox Cricket after the SCG Test. “I don’t know what I’m going to do in the next few days, but we’ve got 10 or 12 days off before we go to Sri Lanka, and I’m going to use every bit of that.”
Big names like Steven Smith (Sydney Sixers), Usman Khawaja (Brisbane Heat), and Alex Carey (Adelaide Strikers) are expected to play in the upcoming BBL matches before heading off for Australia’s tour of Sri Lanka. However, their availability for the BBL finals remains up in the air, as they’re likely to leave early for a pre-tour camp in Dubai.
Australia’s hectic cricket schedule is leaving players with barely any time to rest. As soon as the BBL concludes, the national squad will head straight to Sri Lanka for a multi-format series, kicking things off with a training camp.
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