Mitchell Marsh Out of Champions Trophy Due to Injury

Australia's all-rounder Mitchell Marsh is set to miss the Champions Trophy due to persistent lower back pain. Despite rehabilitation attempts, his condition hasn't improved, leading to a period of rest and recovery. The selectors are yet to name a replacement for the upcoming tournament.

Australia's cricket team faces a significant loss as all-rounder Mitchell Marsh is sidelined from the Champions Trophy because of lower back pain, according to a team spokesperson on Friday.

Marsh, who has been undergoing rehabilitation, hasn't shown the expected recovery, prompting an extended period of rest and rehabilitation as part of his recovery plan. A replacement for Marsh has yet to be named by selectors, with the tournament slated to commence on February 19 in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.

His performance had already been under scrutiny after struggling with batting and limited bowling in the home test series against India, which ultimately led to his exclusion from the series' final match in Sydney.

(With inputs from agencies.)