Mitchell Marsh re-signed with the Perth Scorchers for the next three years with the goal of playing for just one club in the BBL.
There was considerable conjecture that Australia’s T20I skipper would be on the move because his contract expired at the end of the previous season and he was not one of the 10 players the Scorchers had pre-signed before the player movement window.
However, after losing his place in the Test team in January, Mitchell Marsh was granted some time by the Scorchers to consider his future. Earlier this week, George Bailey, Australia’s chairman of selectors, hinted that Marsh’s Test future was still open. Despite only playing one game for the Scorchers in the previous three seasons, Marsh has committed to the team for the next three years and stated that he anticipates playing a lot more BBL cricket.
“I’m really proud to sign on with the Scorchers, a team that I’ve played with since I was a kid, and a franchise that has looked after me incredibly well,” Mitchell Marsh stated.
Being a one-club player played a significant role in my choice, which was evidently a simple one. Given that many of us play for numerous teams across the globe in cricket these days, I believe that playing for the Scorchers every single time I return home and, ideally, completing my career as a one-club player will be something I’m very proud of in years to come.
In addition to being teammates on the pitch, several of the guys on this team are also some of my closest friends in real life. Joel Paris, who is returning, was a groomsman at my wedding. It’s always a unique pleasure to play with your best friends.
“Over the past few years, I’ve watched every game and tried to feel involved. Without a sure, I’ll be around for a lot longer in the years to come, and I’m incredibly excited about that. Contributing, attempting to improve our squad, and ensuring that we return to playing finals and pursuing additional trophies are the main priorities.
The only player still on the Scorchers’ roster who was a member of the team during the inaugural BBL season is Marsh, 33. In the inaugural BBL final, he scored 77 runs without being out against the Sydney Sixers.
The fact that Marsh would be available for the next three years impressed Kade Harvey, the high performance manager for the Scorchers.
“Clearly, signing Mitchell Marsh was a priority given his calibre as a person and player, so we’re excited to have him on board for another three seasons,” Harvey stated. “Mitchell Marsh has played a significant role in the development of our franchise since its inception. In addition to being devoted to and enthusiastic about the Scorchers, Mitch is the type of person who the other players support.
“He offers leadership, experience and a range of skills on field that will benefit our side enormously, as well as a genuine hunger for success.”
After re-signing with the Brisbane Heat for two more seasons, Jess Jonassen has also stayed a one-club player in the WBBL.
Jonassen has played in 147 games for the Heat, more than any other player, and led the team to the WBBL final the previous season. She just had an incredible WPL season in which she helped the Delhi Capitals reach their third consecutive final by taking 13 wickets, the third most in the competition, and making two half-centuries.
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