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Mitch Marsh`s Test Future Uncertain After SCG Omission

Mitch Marsh's future in Test cricket is in jeopardy following his exclusion from Australia's decisive victory over India at the SCG. The 33-year-old struggled throughout the series, averaging a mere 10.42 across the first four Tests, leading to his replacement in the squad by Tasmanian Beau Webster. Webster is anticipated to play a crucial role in the upcoming two-Test tour of Sri Lanka.

Returning to the Perth Scorchers, Marsh faced a disappointing outing, getting out LBW for a golden duck in a four-wicket loss to the Melbourne Renegades at Optus Stadium. The Scorchers now hold a 3-4 record and must secure at least two wins in their remaining three matches to keep their finals hopes alive. Despite his struggles, teammate Jason Behrendorff praised Marsh's contributions, highlighting his energy and presence in the field, even as he dealt with a back issue that limited his bowling during the Test series.

In the match against the Renegades, the team managed to turn around a poor start, recovering from 3-9 in the powerplay. Will Sutherland and Tom Rogers formed a remarkable sixth-wicket partnership, scoring 92 runs to guide the Renegades to victory. Ashton Agar was the standout performer for the Scorchers, scoring 51 not out, while the bowling attack, featuring Behrendorff, Jhye Richardson, and Lance Morris, each took two wickets. However, the Renegades capitalized on the final overs, scoring 1-103 to clinch the win.

In other news, star quick Jhye Richardson has signed a two-year contract extension with the Perth Scorchers, ensuring his stay at the club until at least 2027. Richardson is among the elite group of Scorchers players to have taken 100 BBL wickets, and his record of 29 wickets in BBL|10 remains unmatched.

As Australia prepares for the Test tour of Sri Lanka, the squad is taking shape with Usman Khawaja and Travis Head likely to open the batting. Beau Webster's impressive debut has secured him a spot, while Mitchell Starc's participation is uncertain due to a rib injury. Josh Hazlewood is on the mend from a calf strain, and Scott Boland may lead the pace attack. Nathan Lyon is expected to play a pivotal role, especially given his experience in Asian conditions, with spinners like Matt Kuhnemann and Todd Murphy also in consideration following their successful performances in previous tours.

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