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<\/p>\nMitchell Marsh and David Warner both score centuries against Pakistan<\/p>\n
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Australia suffered another setback ahead of their ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match against England as all-rounder Mitchell Marsh flew back home for personal reasons.<\/p>\n
Australia, eyeing a semi-final spot, will walk into the big game against England on 4 November without two all-rounders by their side.<\/p>\n
Before Marsh, all-rounder Glenn Maxwell was ruled out on Monday. He suffered a concussion following a freak injury after slipping and falling off the back of a golf cart.<\/p>\n
Cricket Australia confirmed in a statement on Thursday that Marsh had flown to Perth on Wednesday night and was ruled out of the 2023 World Cup tournament indefinitely.<\/p>\n
\u201cAustralian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has returned home from the ICC Men\u2019s Cricket World Cup 2023 late last night for personal reasons,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n
\u201cA timeline on his return to the squad is to be confirmed. No further detail will be offered at this time.\u201d<\/p>\n
Marsh scored 225 runs in six matches, including a 50 and a century, while also picking up two wickets. Maxwell had smacked the fastest World Cup century, from just 40 balls, against the Netherlands on 24 October.<\/p>\n
The loss of the players could come as a major blow for Australia. The side has registered four consecutive victories after losing their opening two fixtures.<\/p>\n
With the two out, Marcus Stoinis will likely start play for Australia against England at Ahmedabad\u2019s Narendra Modi Stadium. The Western Australian all-rounder was spotted training on Wednesday in the city.<\/p>\n
Cameron Green, another fast-bowling all-rounder, could be the other logical inclusion, while Travis Head is set to take on a more significant role with the ball and make up for Maxwell\u2019s spin overs.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Australia\u2019s middle-order batters Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne seem likely to return to more familiar positions at No 3 and No 4.<\/p>\n
Australia will be down to only 13 fit players for their clash against England, with Sean Abbott and Alex Carey the only other players available in the squad.<\/p>\n
The Australians, who last won the Cricket World Cup in 2015, are currently in the third place. They have eight points from six games.<\/p>\n
While both Australia and New Zealand have the same points, the latter side has played one match more and is currently placed fourth.<\/p>\n
When the points of two teams are the same, their positions are decided on the basis of the net run rate.<\/p>\n