Marsh ruled out of IPL with injury

Australian allrounder Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the remainder of the Indian Premier League with an ankle injury.  

Bowling just his second ball for his new franchise, Marsh clutched his right ankle after landing awkwardly in his follow through while attempting to stop an Aaron Finch drive.

The 28-year old tried to finish his over but was in visible pain after bowling another two deliveries, before being escorted from the field by the Sunrisers physio.

He shouted into his hat in frustration as he walked from the ground.

Marsh later bravely hobbled out to bat at No.10 during Hyderabad's doomed run-chase but again appeared in considerable pain and was leaning on the physio as he limped back off having been dismissed on his first ball.

A Cricket Australia spokesperson said: "We are working with Mitch’s IPL franchise to arrange travel back to Australia where he will quarantine for two weeks while continuing his rehabilitation.
 
"At this early stage, we are aiming for Mitch to return to play through the Marsh Sheffield Shield competition, prior to being available for Australian selection for the upcoming summer."

It is unclear when Marsh will leave the UAE and where he will arrive in Australia to quarantine.

Speaking after the match, Marsh's Sunrisers captain David Warner praised his allrounder's bravery. 

"A lot of courage from him to walk out there and try his best," Warner said. "But it was unfortunate tonight."

He will be replaced by West Indies allrounder Jason Holder.

Marsh entered the IPL with Hyderabad in top form having played match-winning hands in two of Australia's three victories on their limited-overs tour of England.

He was bought by the franchise in last December's player auction for $408,000, joining compatriots Warner and Billy Stanlake at Hyderabad. 

Marsh has previously had issues with his other ankle, undergoing surgery on his left one in 2018 following the Test tour of South Africa.