Despite testing constructive for COVID-19, Mitchell Marsh will captain Australia from a distance once they tackle West Indies within the first T20I of a three-match sequence on the Bellerive Oval in Hobart. Due to the virus, Marsh should adhere to Cricket Australia’s protocols. He could have a separate dressing room and might be compelled to maintain a distance from different gamers whereas on the sector. For the unversed, all-rounder Cameron Green and wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis each just lately performed for Australia regardless of testing constructive for Covid. Head coach Andrew McDonald had additionally are available contact with the virus.
“Australia T20 skipper Mitch Marsh has tested positive to Covid-19 but will still play in tomorrow’s first T20 against the Windies in Hobart, in line with CA protocols. Marsh will use a separate dressing room during the match and stay distanced while on the field,” cricket.com.au mentioned in a press release.
Australia T20 skipper Mitch Marsh has examined constructive to Covid-19 however will nonetheless play in tomorrow’s first T20 towards the Windies in Hobart, consistent with CA protocols. Marsh will use a separate dressing room throughout the match and keep distanced whereas on the sector. #AUSvWI
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) February 7, 2024
Earlier this week, Marsh was named captain of T20I aspect for a three-game sequence towards New Zealand, which might be adopted by the three video games towards the Windies.
Australia named a full-strength squad with Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Travis Head and Steve Smith all returning to the fray after being rested for the West Indies T20Is.
“The next six games will provide us the opportunity to start shaping what we think our World Cup squad will look like and potential roles within that,” mentioned chief selector George Bailey.
“We will also fully utilise the opportunity to monitor and watch the performances of the Australian players in the IPL (Indian Premier League) immediately preceding the World Cup.”
The video games in Wellington and Auckland from February 21-25 are the final within the format for Australia earlier than the World Cup, which is co-hosted by the United States and West Indies in June.
Australia T20 squad: Mitchell Marsh (capt), Pat Cummins, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, Matt Short, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade, David Warner, Adam Zampa
(With AFP Inputs)
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