Mitchell Marsh provides important fitness update before IND vs AUS series

Mitchell Marsh scores a century and 164 runs in five ODIs against India

Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has announced that he will be playing as a specialist batter in the three-match ODI series against India as he is coming off a long injury lay-off after ankle surgery in December. The 31-year-old will, however, be fit to bowl for his franchise Delhi Capitals (DC) in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL 2023). According to him, he is still a month or three weeks away from bowling in games and is building towards the IPL. Marsh said that he is not rushing back and the surgery was done to prolong his career as an allrounder. Marsh has scored 164 runs in five ODIs against India, including a century. Recently, he also scored a century and a half-century for the Western Australian in the Sheffield Shield and Marsh Cup.

What is David Warner's record as captain in the IPL?

David Warner's captaincy record in the IPL for SRH:

David Warner began his captaincy stint in the IPL with Delhi in 2013, where they lost both their matches against RCB and CSK. He then moved to Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2014 and took over as captain in 2015, replacing Daren Sammy.

Under Warner's captaincy, SRH made it to the playoffs in IPL 2015 but missed out on a berth in the final. However, he led them to their maiden title in IPL 2016, defeating RCB in the final. He is the only captain to have won in the playoffs era after finishing third in the points table.

SRH won eight out of 14 league matches in IPL 2017 but lost in the eliminator to KKR. Warner was banned from IPL 2018 due to his involvement in the ball-tampering scandal in Cape Town.

He returned to the tournament in 2019 as a player and was reinstated as captain ahead of IPL 2020. SRH qualified for the playoffs but lost to Delhi in Qualifier 2.

However, in IPL 2021, SRH struggled initially and Warner was sacked as captain after five losses in the first six games. Overall, Warner captained SRH in 67 matches, winning 35 and losing 30, with a win percentage of 52.17%.

Why Australia Needs to Develop Green as a Future Captain: The Case for His Leadership Potential

"It's Time for Australia to Develop Cameron Green as a Future Captain"

Australia should recognize Cameron Green's potential as a future leader instead of treating him as an unassuming player in the team. Green should be included in leadership groups to learn from experienced players such as Steve Smith, David Warner, and Usman Khawaja before they retire.

Green's state team, Western Australia, should also provide him with opportunities to grow as a leader. If his career continues to progress steadily, Green's experience and credentials will make him a strong candidate for Australian captaincy.

In the recent fourth Test against India, Green demonstrated his rare class and poise by scoring a debut Test century. Despite not exuding the natural charisma of past Australian captains like Mark Taylor, Green's calm and collected demeanor makes him effective in settling players down.

Historically, future Australian Test leaders have often been hidden in plain sight and wrapped in deceptive packages. Players like Steve Waugh, Ricky Ponting, and Steve Smith initially did not appear to have the leadership qualities needed to become captains.

However, Australia has not been great at nurturing future leaders and often relies on the system's natural abrasive forces to produce candidates. At only 23 years old, Green has been in the first-class system since he was 17, and his maturity was evident when he refused a dressing room beer invitation at that young age.

By developing Green's leadership potential, Australia can secure its future by grooming a strong and capable leader for the national team.

Green Scores First Century in Impressive Debut

"Green Achieves First Test Century with Impressive Performance"

With a cut to the boundary off Ravindra Jadeja, Cameron Green completes his maiden Test century in just 144 deliveries.

Having entered the game late yesterday when Australia was struggling, Green has been outstanding and has helped his team secure a commanding position.

Commenting on Green's performance, Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar says, "What a fantastic way to reach a hundred. This young man has played an excellent innings."

Mitchell Johnson also adds, "I'm curious about the impact this will have on his confidence and his game going forward. He's a talented all-rounder and an exciting prospect."

Patience key in Hazlewood Test journey

A stress fracture ruled Hazlewood out of last year's day-night Test in Brisbane and he is eager to partake after a strong return during the Ashes series. "The pink ball does swing for probably a bit longer and if you've got a new one at night we know what can happen," he said. "I'm looking forward to getting it back in the hand, it's been quite a while." Hazlewood averages close to 20 in four Adelaide Tests compared to 26.30 across his career and the pink ball under lights should only help his cause. He won't expect instant results though, admitting his patience had slowlyimproved since a 2014 Test debut. "I didn't know it was

going to be this hard," he said. "You learn patience ... once you get into Test cricket it's about building that pressure and patience and working on it all day. "And a side is never going to roll over, I think that's a big one. That patience stands out for me." Pakistan's pace attack copped some punishment in a lop-sided Brisbane Test but Hazlewood thinks their styles will prove more effective later this week. "I think the Adelaide wicket and pink ball will suit them," he said. "A lot of them have nice wrists and present a nice seam. So I think they will be able to swing it around. "I think it will be hard work (for Australian batsmen), especially when it's new."