ICC World Cup 2023: Mitchell Marsh flies back home due to personal reasons

Australia’s all-rounder Mitchell Marsh returned home to Perth due to personal reasons, the country's cricket board said on Thursday, and will miss World Cup match against England this week.

Cricket Australia said a timeline for Marsh's return to the squad "is to be confirmed", as the five-time champions gear up to face holders England in Ahmedabad on Saturday.

All-rounder Marcus Stoinis is set to return after recovering from calf problem while Cameron Green is likely to replace Marsh, who has taken two wickets and scored 225 runs so far, including a hundred against Pakistan.

"He (Marsh) has got a family issue going on," Stoinis told reporters. "And like we all know, family is very important, the most important (thing) really. He's doing the right thing and he's getting home and he's seeing the people he needs to see.

"He sent me a message last night saying, 'I'll be home for a little bit and then I'm coming back to win this World Cup' so that speaks to his mindset, I think."

Australia are placed on third position on the table after six matches, as they look to secure World Cup semi-final spot.

The news of Marsh's unavailability comes after fellow all-rounder Glenn Maxwell was ruled out of the England match because of concussion after falling off a golf cart this week.

Despite injuries to several players, Australia welcomed back Travis Head, who recovered from a broken hand to score a ton in their victory over New Zealand.

"There's been moving parts. It hasn't been the smoothest campaign and we've gone from losing the first couple to now sitting in the top four," Stoinis said.

"It always feels good when you walk towards the finals and boys start coming back into the team. We saw it with Head last game, so it could be our secret weapon."

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