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Mitchell Marsh breaks silence on Test comeback after Pat Cummins’ invitation

Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has addressed swirling rumors regarding a potential return to the Test team after national skipper Pat Cummins publicly welcomed the possibility of a red-ball comeback. Cummins recently noted that the experienced cricketer has not closed the door on long-form matches, highlighting his destructive hitting against fast bowling as a unique asset that can completely shift the momentum of an innings.

Following the conclusion of the ODI series against South Africa, Marsh confirmed he is heading back to Perth rather than staying with the squad for the upcoming Test fixtures. Even though he has stepped away from first-class action and no longer delivers overs with the ball, his impressive limited-overs form—which included four half-centuries across his last six outings, culminating in a fifty during a rain-reduced victory—has kept him on the radar for future selection opportunities.

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