Marsh to stay on as Aussie skipper for opening ODI against South Africa
Mitch Marsh will continue as Australia’s captain for their first One Day International against South Africa at Kingsmead on Thursday despite the arrival on tour of official skipper Pat Cummins. The pace bowler was rested for last week’s three-match series in Zimbabwe, where Marsh steered the side to runaway wins in their first two games but then a nerve-wracking, last-gasp triumph in Sunday’s…
Business Recorder reports that Mitch Marsh will continue as Australia's captain for their opening One Day International against South Africa in Durban, despite the arrival of Pat Cummins as the official skipper. Marsh, who led Australia to victories in their first two matches during their recent three-match series in Zimbabwe, will remain in the role while Cummins focuses on preparing for the upcoming three-test series.
The 33-year-old Cummins, who has not played an ODI for Australia since the 2023 World Cup, could return for one or both of the remaining ODIs in Johannesburg and Potchefstroom.
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