‘I’m A Bit Fat…,’ Mitchell Marsh Hilariously Credits Pat Cummins For Allan Border Medal
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Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh bagged the Allan Border Medal at Cricket Australia Awards 2023-24 on January 31. The 32-year-old was honored with the prestigious medal for being Australia’s Cricketer of the Year in 2023.
As it turned out, Marsh not only aced with his all-round diligence but also managed to enthrall the entire audience with his hilarious speech upon accepting the honors.
Marsh accepts Allan Border Medal with hilarious speech
Mitchell Marsh pipped the likes of teammates Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Starc and even captain Pat Cummins to win the Allan Border Medal at Cricket Australia Awards 2023-24.
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Upon accepting the medal at the ceremony, the cricketer praised captain Cummins and thanked the Australian speedster for putting his faith in him. Interestingly, the 32-year-old did so with a rather hilarious remark that left everyone in the audience in splits. He said:
“I'm a bit fat at times and I love a beer but you see the best in me always and you've changed my life. For your support and your leadership, Patty, playing under you is a dream.”
Watch: Mitchell Marsh wins Allan Border Medal
Mitchell Marsh will soon be seen gracing the Australian colors once again through their upcoming three-match T20I series against West Indies. The all-rounder was recently appointed as Australia’s captain for the series in place of rested-players Pat Cummins, Steve Smith and Mitchell Starc.
The series against West Indies is set to commence from February 9 onwards at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart and the fixtures serve as a testing ground for both sides in their path towards this year’s 2024 T20 World Cup.
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