Mitchell Marsh Ruled Out of IPL 2024 for Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals all-rounder Mitchell Marsh will not return to India for the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season due to an ongoing right hamstring injury. The news was confirmed by head coach Ricky Ponting in New Delhi on Monday.
Marsh, who is expected to captain Australia at the upcoming T20 World Cup, flew back to Perth on April 12 to consult with Cricket Australia’s (CA) medical staff. A decision on his return to the IPL was initially delayed to allow him ample time to recover.
However, Ponting revealed that Marsh’s recovery has taken longer than anticipated. “I don’t think he’ll be coming back,” Ponting said. “There’s a certain cut-off point with replacement players. Cricket Australia were keen to have him at home to start his recovery process, and we sent him back as soon as we could.”
Marsh played only four matches for Delhi this season, scoring 61 runs in three innings and taking one wicket in eight overs. His absence is a significant blow to the Capitals, who are currently eighth in the points table with three wins and five losses.
This is the second consecutive season that Delhi has lost Marsh’s services midway through the IPL. In 2023, the all-rounder played just nine games for the franchise after being signed for a hefty INR 6.5 crore.
Despite Marsh’s absence, the Capitals remain in contention for the playoffs with six games remaining. They will need to improve their form and secure some crucial victories to qualify for the knockout stages.
