Also known as: captain Mitchell Marsh
Mitchell Marsh — Australia cricket captain, ruled out of 2026 T20 World Cup due to groin injury.
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The Namibian
Mitchell Marsh was caught for 60 off 36 balls
“The match swung dramatically when Maharaj had Marsh caught for 60, made off 36 balls.”
Breetzke and Maharaj sink Australia in first one day internationalThe Namibian
Skipper Mitchell Marsh said "Absolutely no stress from our end" about warm-up losses
“At the time, skipper Mitchell Marsh said: "Absolutely no stress from our end."”
Deflated Australia face tough questions after T20 World Cup flopThe Namibian
Captain Mitchell Marsh crashed a belligerent 64 off 33 balls
“Captain Mitchell Marsh crashed a belligerent 64 off 33 balls as Australia finished their dismal T20 World Cup with a nine-wicket romp past Oman in Kandy on Friday.”
Australia end dismal T20 World Cup by thrashing OmanThe Namibian
Mitchell Marsh was ruled out of the second match
“Without their captain Mitchell Marsh for the second match, and the previously ruled out pace spearheads Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, Australia's campaign in the 20-nation tournament is in danger of falling apart at the first hurdle.”
Zimbabwe pull off shock win over Australia at T20 World CupThe Namibian
Mitchell Marsh was ruled out before the match after being struck in the groin during training on Tuesday
“Marsh was ruled out before the match after being struck in the groin during training on Tuesday.”
Australia cruise past Ireland at World Cup after skipper Marsh ruled outThe Namibian
Mitchell Marsh leads Australian team for second straight tournament
“Marsh was the star of the show that day, scoring 77 in the final, and leads the team for his second straight tournament.”
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026: Group B previewThe Namibian
Mitchell Marsh admitted Pakistan were better
“Marsh admitted Pakistan were better.”
Pakistan spin out Australia in second T20I to take seriesThe Namibian
Mitchell Marsh struck the winning boundary to be 18 not out
“Australia then sped to their target in just 5.4 overs for the loss of one wicket, Travis Head finishing unbeaten on 34 and captain Mitchell Marsh striking the winning boundary to be 18 not out.”
Australia into Super Eights with nine-wicket crushing of NamibiaTemba Bavuma and David Miller scored centuries to lead South Africa to a 32-run victory over Australia in the second one-day international, clinching the series. It was South Africa's sixth successive one-day series win against Australia since 2016/17.
27 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Temba Bavuma and David Miller scored centuries to lead South Africa to a 32-run victory over Australia in the second one-day international, clinching the series. It was South Africa's sixth successive one-day series win against Australia since 2016/17.
27 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Matthew Breetzke scored 112 and Keshav Maharaj took four wickets as South Africa defeated Australia by 67 runs in the first one-day international at Kingsmead. Australia was restricted to 230 in pursuit of South Africa's 297 for eight.
24 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Australia, the 2021 T20 World Cup champions, suffered an unprecedented group-stage elimination at the tournament in India and Sri Lanka, prompting criticism from former players and media over selection decisions and underperformance by key players. Coach Andrew McDonald acknowledged the squad fell short despite believing the players were capable of progressing, with a forensic review planned ahead of the 2028 co-hosted tournament.
23 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Australia ended their T20 World Cup campaign with a nine-wicket victory over Oman, scoring 108-1 in response to Oman's 104 all out, but the win offered little consolation after they failed to progress past the group stage for only the second time in the tournament's history following defeats to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka.
21 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Zimbabwe advanced to the Super Eights stage of the T20 World Cup after their match against Ireland in Kandy was abandoned without a ball bowled due to persistent drizzle, eliminating both Australia (the 2021 champions) and Ireland from the tournament. Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka qualified from Group B and will face the West Indies, India, and South Africa in the next phase.
18 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka scored 100 not out off 52 balls to lead his side to an eight-wicket victory over Australia in the 2026 T20 World Cup, advancing to the Super Eights and leaving Australia on the brink of elimination. Nissanka's century was the first of the tournament, and Sri Lanka have now won all three of their group matches despite entering the World Cup after a 3-0 series loss to England.
17 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Zimbabwe pulled off the biggest shock of the T20 World Cup so far, beating a depleted Australia by 23 runs in a Group B match in Colombo. The 11th-ranked Zimbabweans posted 169-2 with Brian Bennett's 64 not out, then restricted Australia to 146 all out, with opening bowler Blessing Muzarabani taking 4-17.
13 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Australia won their opening T20 World Cup match against Ireland by 67 runs in Colombo, with Australia scoring 182-6 and Ireland dismissed for 115. The win came despite captain Mitchell Marsh being ruled out after a groin injury sustained in training, and with pace bowlers Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood also absent due to injury.
12 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Group B will take place exclusively in Sri Lanka and features 2021 champions Australia, former champions Sri Lanka, and Ireland, Oman, and Zimbabwe. Each team brings distinct strengths: Australia relies on batting firepower and experienced bowlers, Sri Lanka hopes to improve on their recent poor form on home soil, while Zimbabwe and Oman seek to make an impact after qualifying through respective continental qualifiers.
6 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Cricket's T20 World Cup starts Saturday with India as tournament favourites, but political tensions have overshadowed the build-up: Bangladesh was kicked out over security concerns, and Pakistan has refused to face India in a group match on government orders, citing diplomatic strains.
5 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Skipper Salman Agha scored 76 as Pakistan made 198-5, their highest T20I total against Australia, before spinners routed Australia for 108 in 15.4 overs in Lahore. Pakistan's 90-run victory gives them an unbeatable 2-0 series lead, their first T20I series win over Australia since 2018.
1 February 2026 · The Namibian →