David Warner, Mitchell Marsh grappling with fitness concerns ahead of T20 World Cup 2024

SYDNEY: Australian players Mitchell Marsh and David Warner are monitoring injuries weeks ahead of the start of this year’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. According to the ICC, all-rounder Mitch Marsh is suffering from a hamstring injury and has recently left the Indian Premier League (IPL) and returned to Australia to continue his rehabilitation.

While Marsh is expected to recover in time for Australia’s first match in the T20 World Cup against Oman on June 5, it remains to be seen whether the 32-year-old will return to India and play in the backend for Delhi Capitals. IPL.

Marsh had only scores of 20, 23, 18 and 0 in four innings for Delhi, but he will be a key figure in Australia’s T20 World Cup campaign when the ninth edition of the 20-over showcase begins in the United States and the Caribbean in June. Will be a member.

Marsh is expected to be named as Australia’s full-time captain in the shortest format ahead of the T20 World Cup, with coach Andrew McDonald hinting last month that the hard-hitting batsman would be in line for the role after performing well during the recent series. Was an obvious choice for the post. Against West Indies and New Zealand.

“I think all roads will point towards Mitch, so there are some areas that need to be sorted out. We’re happy and comfortable with the way he’s been able to work with that T20 team. We think he’ll be good at the World Cup.” , and I think that will definitely be a case,” McDonald said of the vacant T20 captaincy role as cited by the ICC.

Fellow top-order batsman David Warner is also struggling with injury, with the veteran Australian opener suffering a finger injury while batting in the IPL on Friday. Warner injured his finger while batting against Lucknow Super Giants and his fitness is being monitored ahead of his team’s next match against Gujarat Titans on Wednesday. Warner is likely to be Australia’s opening batsman along with Travis Head in the T20 World Cup this year. (ANI)