Shaun Marsh out of IPL with back injury
New Delhi, May 2
Kings XI Punjab opener Shaun Marsh today joined the long list of Australian cricketers who have pulled out of the cash-rich Indian Premier League tournament.
The 32-year-old left-hander is suffering from a back injury and will not take any further part for the Kings XI Punjab in the league.
He joins younger brother Mitchell Marsh (side strain), Australia captain Steve Smith (wrist) and pacer John Hastings (ankle), all of whom have been ruled out of the tournament.
According to Cricket Australia, Marsh had been carrying a niggle since April 19 game against KKR in which he scored 56.
"Unlike brother Mitchell and Smith, Shaun is not part of Australia's squad for the upcoming tour of the West Indies. If selected, his next international assignment will be Australia's tour of Sri Lanka in July and August," stated the CA website.
In the six matches for KXIP, Marsh has scored 159 runs at average of 31.80, the highest for the franchise. — PTI
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