Australian batsman Shaun Marsh marks an impressive debut in Test Cricket – Cricket News Update
Recovering nicely from the initial losses, Australia managed to aggregate 251 runs after losing 3 early wickets, wrapping up the session before tea. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/SE-Marsh-c2470, who made his debut following Watson's early dismissal, delivered an impressive performance on the Pallekele pitch with an inning saving 83-run contribution.
Resuming 2nd Day's play at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Watson-c96326 and Hughes took the crease for the Aussies, continuing from 60 for the loss of no wicket.
Shaun Marsh, who was included in the playing XI in place of veteran http://www.senore.com/Cricket/SR-Watson-c2558 in the 3rd over of the day.
Marsh joined Hughes, who has replaced veteran http://www.senore.com/Cricket/SM-Katich-c2543, and the duo took up the task of stabilising the Aussie innings after the early blow.
However, Hughes could not accompany the debutant for long, courtesy Suraj Randiv, who had the batsman caught out on 36.
Marsh was then joined in by Australian captain, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/UWMBCA-Welegedara-c2735.
The Aussie powerhouse, Michael Hussey stepped on the crease following the skipper’s return to the pavilion. He formed a potent pair with debutant Marsh as the duo went on to stabilize the crumbling Kangaroo innings.
Marsh has truly shown his mettle by performing against an attacking Lankan bowling contingent in their own backyard. He scored his maiden Test fifty in the 68th over and is currently unbeaten on 87, consuming 211 balls and striking 11 boundaries to reach the score.
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“I guess when http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746. That's where it all started for me. I really turned things around then,” said Marsh recently, speaking about the turn-around in his career.
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