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Delhi Capitals (DC) all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the remaining matches of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 due to injury. DC head coach Ricky Ponting confirmed the development while responding to a question from NDTV. Marsh, who continues to recover from a right hamstring problem, returned to Australia on 12 April to consult with Cricket Australia’s medical staff. Although the franchise had not completely ruled out the player, Ponting has now confirmed that the player will not be rejoining the team.
Ponting said, “I don’t think he will come back. There is a certain cut-off point with replacement players. Cricket Australia wanted to keep him at home to start his recovery process and we sent him back as quickly as possible.” ” Said while answering a question from NDTV.
With Marsh expected to lead Australia in the upcoming T20 World Cup, Ponting also opened up on the all-rounder’s participation in the tournament.
“They’ve been managing his rehabilitation for a few weeks now. I spoke to him the other day and it seems it’s taken him a little longer to recover than we thought. I don’t think the T20 World Cup will be an issue ,” They said.
Marsh played only four games for DC this season, scoring 61 runs in three innings with a high score of 23. He also took just one wicket during the same period.
This is the second consecutive season that DC has lost the services of Marsh midway through the season. Last season too he played only nine games, but his campaign was interrupted due to injury.
DC is currently eighth in the points table with three wins out of a possible eight. Now they will take on Gujarat Titans at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday.
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