Mitch Marsh trains with Australian Test squad after he welcomes first child with wife Greta
It’s been a big week for star WA all-rounder Mitch Marsh, who welcomed his first child with wife Greta just days out from the first Test of the Australian summer.
The 33-year-old trained with the Test squad at the WACA on Monday morning, where it was revealed his partner had given birth to a baby girl on Sunday night.
Marsh was exempt from media commitments so he could spend time with his family this week but will play against India when the Border-Gavaskar series gets underway at Optus Stadium on Friday.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.Travis Head, who filled in for the man nicknamed ‘Bison’, said the big West Aussie was in good spirits.
“Everyone was very eager for him, very excited, and it was a good feeling this morning coming here and seeing Mitch, and he’s going well,” he said at The West Test launch.
“Everyone was over the moon for him, and he was the same old Mitch. It’s an exciting week, and he’ll get what he needs to do.”
In the absence of fellow all-rounder Cam Green, who will miss the summer through injury, Marsh is expected to pick up extra overs during the five-match series against India.
The hulking all-rounder spent 40 minutes bowling at the WACA on Monday before strapping on squeaky pads for a hit.
It comes as India captain Rohit Sharma will reportedly miss the first Test after he and his wife welcomed their second child on Friday night.
The top-order batter is set to be available for the second Test in Adelaide, which starts on December 6.
