Sunrisers Hyderabad all-rounder Mitchell Marsh is likely to be ruled out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) due to the ankle injury he sustained on the night of Monday, 21 September, according to news agency PTI.
Marsh, who was picked ahead of spin all-rounder Mohammad Nabi, came on to bowl in the fifth over of the Royal Challengers Bangalore’s innings. On the second delivery of the over, he sprained his ankle in an attempt to save a run, while diving towards his right. After the physiotherapist’s treatment, he could continue for only two more balls before the pain forced him to return to the dressing room.
The Australian cricketer couldn’t take further part in the match until he came in to bat when his side were 8 down after 18 overs. In an attempt to play a big hit, his weight transferred onto the injured leg and he was seen to be in visible agony as he walked off the field.
This was an addition to the long list of Marsh’s injuries, which his career has been plagued with.
If indeed he is ruled out of the entirety of the IPL, it would create a huge gap in the SRH middle-order even though they have Mohammad Nabi in a straight replacement, who is currently the No 1 all-rounder in T20s.
According to PTI, SRH has also considered an option of bringing in a like-for-like replacement in Daniel Christian, who has been one of the top players in the Big Bash League and has played 40 IPL games before.
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