Shaun Marsh ruled out World Cup 2019, replaced named

Australian cricket team faced a huge blow on the eve of their World Cup 2019 clash with South Africa, with Shaun Marsh being ruled out of the tournament. Marsh was sent for a scan after being hit on the arm during a net session, only to confirm that Marsh has suffered a broken wrist

Shaun Marsh injured while net sessions (APF)

Team Australia has confirmed Peter Handscomb as Shaun Marsh’s replacement, he is all set to join up with the World Cup squad on Friday.

Injury crisis for Team Australia

Maxwell was another who was hit. He was hit on the forearm by a Mitchell Starc short ball, Marsh replaced him in the net, but got injured by a Pat Cummins ball that hit him on the right wrist less than 10 minutes later.

“Hopefully (Maxwell) will be okay. We’ll have an X-ray and find out. Shaun looked worse than that,” Justin Langer said.

Day of mayhem in Manchester. Glenn Maxwell hit on forearm by Mitch Starc. Moments later Shaun Marsh hit on wrist by Pat Cummins. Both left nets immediately & sent for x-rays. World Cup in doubt. Steve Smith hurt finger fielding but seems okay. Vision on @FOXSportsNews @FoxCricket pic.twitter.com/Al2a6FG7BV

— Daniel Garb (@DanielGarb) July 4, 2019

Head Coach gives update on Shaun Marsh injury

“Shaun Marsh has had scans on his right forearm after being struck while practicing in the nets at training today,” Justin Langer said.

“Unfortunately, the scans have revealed Shaun has suffered a fracture to his forearm which will require surgery. This is obviously shattering news for Shaun and the squad. Throughout this tournament, his spirit, professionalism and the way he has competed has been typically outstanding.” he added further.

It was a bad day for Team Australia as Steve Smith hurt his finger while fielding and Behrendorff also went through a minor treatment having a similar injury but both of them are fine now.