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• IPL 2024
• 04/14/2024
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Delhi Capitals (DC) have been dealt a significant blow as their Australian all-rounder, Mitchell Marsh, has been forced to return home for treatment due to a tear in his right hamstring. Marsh, who was considered a key player for DC and a potential contender for Australia’s T20 World Cup captaincy, has left the team’s campaign in the IPL 2024 season uncertain.

Uncertainty Over Marsh’s Availability

According to reports from ESPNCricinfo, discussions with the Delhi team management led to Marsh’s decision to return home for treatment. However, his availability for the remainder of the IPL season is yet to be determined. Marsh was last featured in a match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on April 3, and he subsequently missed games against the Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants.

During his appearances in IPL 2024, Marsh showed glimpses of his potential with the bat but failed to consistently make an impact. His highest score of the season was 23 runs against Rajasthan Royals, but he struggled to make significant contributions in subsequent matches. Marsh was dismissed for a duck in DC’s heavy defeat to KKR.

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Impressive Form for Australia

Despite his mixed performances in IPL 2024, Marsh has been in stellar form for the Australian national team across various formats. His consistent performances earned him the prestigious Allan Border Medal for the year’s most outstanding male Australian cricketer. Marsh’s impressive international record since January 2023 includes 1,954 runs in 38 matches at an average of 50.10, three centuries, and 10 wickets.

Cricket Australia has diligently managed Marsh’s workload since his return to international cricket in all formats. This careful management played a crucial role in his remarkable achievement of winning the Allan Border Medal for Australia’s top men’s player in 2023.

In addition to Marsh’s absence, DC faces concerns over the fitness of experienced Australian opener David Warner. Warner sustained a finger injury while attempting a catch during the match against Lucknow Super Giants. The severity of the injury led to swelling, prompting Warner to undergo scans upon the team’s arrival in Ahmedabad ahead of their upcoming clash against Gujarat Titans (GT) on Wednesday.