“Those 10 to 13 overs can be really important” – Mitchell Marsh ready to deliver with ball in absence of Cameron Green in Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Mitchell Marsh has said he is keen to deliver with the ball in the absence of all-rounder Cameron Green during the upcoming five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Marsh explained the significance of bowling around 10 to 13 overs a game while sharing how eager he is to bowl in the Sheffield Shield ahead of the first Test against India in Perth on November 22.
Interestingly, Marsh has bowled just four overs after tearing his hamstring in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Meanwhile, Green has been ruled out of the Test series due to a stress fracture on his back.
Mitchell Marsh told the Australian Associated Press via ESPNcricinfo:
“I won't bowl too much for WA, it's all part of the building process to get ready for that first Test. I love bowling, so I'm looking forward to bowling for Western Australia this week and build from there.”
“I see the allrounder role as being really important, especially for when our bowlers need a bit of a break. I think if you look back at the last few seasons, our all-rounders have bowled maybe 10 to 13 overs a game, which is not really a lot. But those 10 to 13 overs can be really important. So, for me, it's about preparing to bowl as much as I can, as much as Patty needs me to,” he added.
Mitchell Marsh has picked up 48 wickets in 42 Tests. The 32-year-old, however, has managed just one wicket in 52 overs against India. He remains critical for the hosts as they look to avoid a hat-trick Test series loss against India down under.
“As an athlete, you go through these things” - Mitchell Marsh on Cameron Green’s injury ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Mitchell Marsh further expressed his concern at Cameron Green, who could miss six months of action due to his injury, including the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
“Someone like Cam with his attitude towards the game, he loves it. The thought of missing that much cricket is probably a little daunting for him, but he's accepted it now and as an athlete, you go through these things. It's an opportunity for him to come back better and I have no doubt that he will,” Marsh said in the same interaction.
“From all reports, he's pretty good, initially there is always a shock. It all happened pretty quickly. Certainly, with stress fractures, they can be quite a gradual thing, but this one came pretty quickly,” he added.
Cameron Green has played 28 Tests for Australia, scoring 1,377 runs and picking up 35 wickets.