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Why Is Mitchell Marsh Not Playing In Australia Vs England 5th ODI In Bristol?

Mitchell Marsh is not playing 5th ODI vs ENG [Source: @CricCrazyJohns/X]Mitchell Marsh is not playing 5th ODI vs ENG [Source: @CricCrazyJohns/X]

In a significant development, Australia have left Mitchell Marsh out of their playing XI for the final One-Day International of the ongoing five-match series against England. Led by Marsh, Australia kicked off the series with two thumping wins before England bounced back remarkably to level the scoreline. However, as the visitors entered the final ODI, they suffered a massive setback, with their captain being ruled out of the game.

Steve Smith To Lead Australia In Marsh's Absence

In Mitchell Marsh's absence, Steve Smith is leading Australia in the fifth ODI against England at the Bristol County Ground. During the toss, Smith revealed that Marsh would miss the high-voltage clash, having developed soreness. Considering Marsh's ability to maul pace bowling, his absence could be a huge setback for the visitors in the all-important decider. 

AUS Vs ENG 5th ODI Toss Update: Australia Opt To Bowl

Meanwhile, Australia won the toss and opted to bowl first in the fifth ODI against England in Bristol. Marsh, Alex Carey, and Sean Abbott have been excluded, making room for Matthew Short, Aaron Hardie, and Cooper Connolly in Australia's playing XI. 

During the toss, Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith said, 

"Mitch is a bit sore from the last game, no good today. Big game, 2-2; hopefully, we start well in a morning game with a few clouds around. Must-win games are what you play for. Big game today. Looking forward to it. Few changes. Mitch (Mitchell Marsh) is out. That is one. Alex Carey and Sean Abbott also miss out. Matthew Short comes in. Cooper Connolly makes his debut. Other one, I don't remember. Ah... Hardie is in (chuckles)." 

On the other hand, England captain Harry Brook revealed that they would've bowled first as well, saying, 

"We also wanted to bowl first. Because its overcast conditions and you want to make the most of it. Its a series decider. We have one change. Jofra Archer has been rested and Olly Stone has come back."

AUS Vs ENG 5th ODI: Playing XIs

Australia: Travis Head, Matthew Short, Steve Smith (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Aaron Hardie, Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood

England: Philip Salt, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Harry Brook (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Matthew Potts, Olly Stone, Adil Rashid