LAHORE: The Australian cricket team has suffered a significant blow ahead of their upcoming One Day International (ODI) series against Pakistan, as captain Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out due to an ankle injury.
According to a statement issued by Cricket Australia, Marsh will miss the entire series after failing to recover from the injury. His absence is being described as a major setback for the visiting side just days before the start of the series.
In his place, wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis has been appointed as the captain of the Australian squad for the series. The leadership change comes at a crucial time as Australia prepares for competitive matches on foreign soil.
The first ODI between Pakistan and Australia is scheduled to be played on May 30 in Rawalpindi, marking the beginning of an important bilateral series.
Meanwhile, reports indicate that members of the Pakistan squad have returned to their hometowns to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha and are expected to regroup in Rawalpindi later this week to resume preparations for the series.
The injury to Marsh is expected to impact Australia’s balance, particularly in the leadership and middle-order batting department, as both teams prepare for a highly anticipated contest.
