AUS vs ENG: Mitchell Marsh rules out bowling option in T20I series

Mitchell Marsh has ruled out the bowling option in the upcoming T20I series against England, which will start on 20 January 2023.

The all-rounder has been struggling with an ankle injury and has not bowled since the ODI series against Pakistan in March 2022.

Marsh said he is "not quite ready" to bowl again and will focus on his batting in the series against England. He added that he is "hopeful" of bowling again in the future, but will take it "day by day".

The news will be a blow to Australia, who are already without several frontline bowlers, including Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc. Marsh has been a key member of the Australian T20 team in recent years, and his absence will leave a big hole in the bowling attack.

Australia will need to find a way to replace Marsh's bowling in the series against England. They could opt to play an extra batsman or an extra bowler, or they could try to find a like-for-like replacement for Marsh.

The series against England will be a tough test for Australia, who are the reigning T20 World Champions. England are one of the strongest teams in the world, and they will be looking to avenge their defeat to Australia in the final of the 2022 World Cup.

Marsh's absence will make Australia's task even harder. However, the team will be confident of their ability to win the series, and they will be looking to start their preparations for the 2024 T20 World Cup in style.