Mitchell Marsh Doubtful for Pakistan ODIs; Josh Inglis May Lead Australia
RAWALPINDI – Australian captain Mitchell Marsh is a doubtful starter for the upcoming one-day international series against Pakistan due to an ankle injury sustained during the IPL. In his absence, wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis is the leading candidate to captain the side.
Both teams held practice sessions in Rawalpindi ahead of the first ODI scheduled for May 30. The subsequent matches will be played in Lahore on June 2 and 4. Australian batter Matthew Short told reporters the team was not concerned by the hot weather and was focused on improving its performance against spin.
Meanwhile, the Pakistani squad will break for the Eid ul Azha holidays before resuming their practice session on May 29.
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Updated: 9:08 PM PKT — May 26, 2026
Cricket Australia has officially confirmed that captain Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match ODI series against Pakistan due to an ankle injury. Wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis will now lead the side.
Marsh, who also missed the final game of the Indian Premier League season, will remain in Perth for treatment and further medical evaluation. His availability for the subsequent white-ball tour of Bangladesh will be assessed later.
Updated: 7:05 PM PKT — May 26, 2026
Cricket Australia has officially confirmed that captain Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the upcoming one-day international series against Pakistan due to an ankle injury. Wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis will lead the Australian side in his absence.
Marsh will remain in Perth to undergo treatment and further examination. A decision on his availability for the subsequent white-ball series against Bangladesh will be made at a later date.
Updated: 6:34 PM PKT — May 26, 2026
Cricket Australia has officially confirmed that captain Mitchell Marsh will miss the upcoming one-day international series against Pakistan due to an ankle injury. Wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis, who was already tipped as a potential replacement, will now lead the side.
Marsh, who sustained the injury during the Indian Premier League, will remain in Perth for treatment and further examination. A decision on his availability for Australia’s subsequent white-ball tour of Bangladesh will be made at a later date.
