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Mitchell Marsh Steps Away From First-Class Cricket, Casting Doubt on Test Return

The all-rounder has told Western Australia he will stop playing Sheffield Shield cricket, leaving his Test prospects uncertain despite talk of selection from white-ball form.

Mitchell Marsh will retire from Shield cricket at the end of the season.
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Overview

  • Marsh informed Western Australia teammates after the Shield match against Victoria at the MCG that he plans to retire from state red-ball cricket.
  • He has not formally closed the door on Tests but accepts a recall is unlikely without first-class matches to prove form.
  • Coach Andrew McDonald previously said selectors would consider picking Marsh directly from white-ball cricket if it benefited the Test team.
  • Marsh remains Australia’s T20 and ODI captain and is set to be involved with the T20 World Cup when domestic red-ball play resumes.
  • The 34-year-old has played 46 Tests, last featured in Melbourne in 2024, has only nine Shield appearances since 2019, and was overtaken by Cameron Green and Beau Webster in recent selection calls.