One of the most consistent and fearsome teams of the ICC events Australia have been dealt with a massive blow as their premier all rounder Mitchell Marsh gets ruled out of the ICC champions trophy 2025 due to injury.
Marsh, who was one of the key players of the Australian ODI set-up suffered a dysfunction and constant pain in the lower back. However Australia will now look to find an appropriate replacement for the all rounder ahead of the ICC champions trophy.
4 players who can replace Mitchell Marsh in the ICC champions trophy.
1. Tim David
Tim David has been one of the most destructive batters in world cricket. The right handed batter is known for hitting monstrous sixes and can be a dark horse for Australia in the ICC champions trophy 2025.
Tim David can be used as a finisher for Australia and can play useful cameos down the order. Tim David has been in good form recently and had a decent outing in the BBL.
David scored 254 runs in the tournament at an average of 42.33 with a healthy strike rate of 177.62.
2.Mitchell Owen
Mitchell Owen came into limelight after the stylish right-handed batsman scored the fastest hundred in the Big Bash league,Owen achieved this feat in the finals of the tournament helping Hobart Hurricanes to clinch the title.
Owen has been in red hot form The batter was the highest run getter in the big Bash league,scoring 452 runs at an average of 45.2.
Looking at his current form Australia can get him in their squad for the ICC champions trophy and this move can be decisive for the Kangaroos.
3. Cooper Connolly
Cooper Connolly is another product of Australia’s domestic circuit. The Southpaw featured for Perth Scorchers in the recently concluded Big Bash league. The crafty batter scored 350 runs at an average of 50.0
One of the other advantages he brings is that apart from being a solid batter at the top he can also bowl some over of Spin. Keep that in mind that the Champions Trophy is going to be played in Asian Conditions. Cooper Connolly can be a good addition to the Australian squad in CT2025.
4. Jake Freser-Mcgurk
Jake Freser-Mcgurk is another name that Australia can think of as a replacement for Mitchell Marsh. The right handed batter can go bang from the very first ball and can put pressure on the opposition. Jake Freser-Mcgurk has the ability to play both fast and Spin bowling equally well. He can provide Australia a flying start as the pitches in both Pakistan and Dubai tend to slow as the game progresses.
Jake Freser-Mcgurk has featured in only 12 international matches for Australia and has scored 2 half century but looking at the potential he can be very destructive if given an opportunity
