Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Marsh's Red-Ball Return Sparks Ashes Selection Buzz
Australian cricketer Mitchell Marsh is coming back to play red-ball cricket, which might affect who plays in the Ashes.
Marsh hasn't played this type of cricket in a while, but selectors think he's good enough.
They're not sure where he'll bat in the team yet.
Mitchell Marsh to play Sheffield Shield after initially ruling out red-ball cricket
His return could impact Australia's Test selection for the Ashes
Marsh hasn't played first-class cricket since 2023, last Sheffield Shield in October 2023
National selector George Bailey and coach Andrew McDonald have praised Marsh's form and Test credentials
Marsh's role in the batting order is uncertain, with no opening experience and mixed results at no. 3-5
- Who
- Mitchell Marsh
- What
- Returning to Sheffield Shield
- When
- December 2025
- Where
- Australia
- Why
- To potentially secure a spot in the Ashes team
Pro Marsh Selection
Cautious about Marsh's Role
Marsh's Form
Pro Marsh Selection
Marsh has been in good white-ball form and has a strong record against pace bowling.
Cautious about Marsh's Role
Marsh's recent red-ball form is unknown, and his batting order role is uncertain.
- Age
- 34
- Test Matches Played
- 80
- Test Average
- 28.53
- Highest Test Score
- 121
- Last Sheffield Shield Match
- October 2023