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Mitchell Marsh

Cooper Connolly replaces injured Mitchell Marsh in Australia ODI squad

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Cooper Connolly

SYDNEY: Australia Captain Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the upcoming One-Day International series against Pakistan due to an ankle injury, Australian media reported.

In his place, Cooper Connolly has been included in the Kangaroos squad for the series.

Marsh, who was expected to captain Australia in the ODI series, will miss the tour after sustaining the injury.

Wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis has been named captain in Marsh’s absence for the three-match series.

The first ODI between Pakistan and Australia will be played on May 30 in Rawalpindi, while the remaining two matches are scheduled to take place in Lahore.

Australia made the squad change following Marsh’s unavailability as the team prepares for the limited-overs series in Pakistan.

Mitchell Marsh misses Pakistan ODI series due to injury

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Mitchell Marsh

SYDNEY: Australia captain Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the upcoming one-day international series against Pakistan due to an ankle injury, Cricket Australia confirmed on Tuesday.

Wicketkeeper Josh Inglis will take over the captaincy duties for the visiting side during the series.

The three-match ODI series between Pakistan national cricket team and Australia is scheduled to begin on May 30 in Rawalpindi, with the remaining matches set for June 2 and June 4 in Lahore.

According to Cricket Australia, Marsh missed the final match for Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League due to the injury.

Officials said Marsh will remain in Perth for treatment and further medical assessment, with his availability for the upcoming white-ball tour of Bangladesh to be decided later.

Cricket Australia said Inglis will lead the side in Marsh’s absence as the team prepares for the tour of Pakistan.