Australian Ricky Ponting reveals his choice to replace injured Mitch Marsha for Champions Trophy 2025
In a bold and unexpected move, former Australian captain Ricky Ponting shared his choice to replace the injured Mitch Marsh In their team for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Marsh, the main figure in Australian limited installation, suffered a back injury that excluded him from the prestigious tournament. Australian selectors have until February 12 to complete their replacement and hand over their official 15-member team at the ICC.
Ricky Ponting reveals its choice as a replacement of Mitchella Marsha
Although Australia has not yet announced a replacement for Marsh, Ponting inserted the name Wildcard into mix. Speaking ICC examinationPonting believed in that Mitchell Owenwho dominated the recent Big Bash League (BBL) The season, it has the potential to immediately affect the international stage.
“I’m not sure what time it will go, to be honest. I don’t know if you watched BBL, but we had a young child who had just out of nowhere, a child called Mitch Owen, who opened a hit for Hydrogen Hobart, “” Ponting said.
Owen’s appearance at BBL turned his heads as he ended up as a leading scorer, collecting 452 runs with an amazing hit of 203.60. In addition, he showed his comprehensive abilities by picking up three Wickeket with his middle pace. His extraordinary form also earned him a contract with Paarl Royals in Sa20 2025.
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Hitting and comprehensive potential
Ponting further emphasized that Owen’s skill set is well aligned with Marsh’s role in the Australian play. Despite his dedication to Owen, Ponting admitted that the move would be an unconventional choice for the selectors.
“She is also comprehensive, probably more responsible as a replacement for Marsh. Mitch Marsh hit the first three in a one -day crown, mostly in the last few years. Mitch Owen opened a hit in the T20 Cricket and also opened for Tasmania in Marsh Cup this season , which is our domestic format of 50. Look, honestly, I would be surprised if it is him, but I think the selectors now know that there is a really good replacement there, “” Ponting concluded.
Australian Campaign Champion in Champion 2025
Australia, the five -time playing World Cup winners will start their campaign for the champion trophy against England February 22 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. While preparing for the tournament, selecting a swamp replacement will be a key decision. If Australia decides to have an experienced campaign, they could lean toward the established versatile. However, if they decide to support the youthful lush and raw talent, Owen could find a surprising international debut at one of the biggest stages of the cricket.
With the selectors who weighed their capabilities, Ponting’s approval of Owen added an intriguing narrative of the Australian preparation of Trophy champion. Whether the selectors will take the risk or decide on a more conventional choice, it remains to be seen, but Owen’s meteoric increase in the domestic cricket certainly makes it a candidate that is worth considering.
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