ICC T20 World Cup: Australia’s Mitchell Marsh out of opener with groin injury

Australia captain Mitchell Marsh will miss the opening game of their Twenty20 World Cup campaign against Ireland on Wednesday after ‌sustaining ⁠a ⁠groin injury, Cricket Australia (CA) said.

Batsman ​Steve Smith will now join the ​squad in Sri Lanka as cover, while Travis Head ​is set to ⁠captain the ‌side at ​Colombo's R ​Premadasa Stadium.

Marsh sustained ⁠a direct blow to the groin ​during training earlier this ​week and is experiencing pain and discomfort which is restricting his movement, the board added.


"Scans have ‌confirmed internal testicular bleeding, and he will ​require a ​period ⁠of rest and rehabilitation. His return to play will be guided ​by symptom resolution and medical advice," CA said in a statement.