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WATCH: Mitchell Marsh in tears after becoming Australia's Men's Cricketer of the Year

The 32-year-old cried while thanking captain Pat Cummins and coach Andrew McDonald

By Web Desk

January 31, 2024

Marsh had to collect himself as he expressed gratitude to the duo for their belief in him - X/Fox Cricket

Mitchell Marsh concluded a remarkable comeback year by clinching the 2024 Allan Border Medal, presented to the most outstanding Australian men's cricketer of the past year, on Wednesday night during the 2024 Australia Cricket Awards

The all-rounder struggled to hold back tears as he looked back on his outstanding year, during which his return to the national team coincided with Australia being crowned Test and ODI world champions.

The 32-year-old was reintegrated into the team by captain Pat Cummins and coach Andrew McDonald, and he fully repaid their faith.

Speaking in Melbourne, Marsh had to collect himself as he expressed gratitude to the duo for their belief in him.

"I'd like to pay particular thanks to Ronny and Patty," he said.

"You believed in me, I can't thank you enough for believing in me.

"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 so thank you very much," he added.

Marsh also paid credit to his team and said it is a joy to play with his teammates.

"To our team, I just love playing in this team now. I've had so much fun, especially over the last 12 to 18 months. We've had so much team success and Im really proud to have contributed to that over this period of time.

"Everybody knows I love a good time and when you keep winning it just gets better and better, so it's been great."

Marsh was a decisive winner, concluding 79 votes ahead of Test and ODI captain Pat Cummins in a medal determined by players, umpires, and media.

The West Australian benefited from reclaiming his place in the Test team during the Ashes, and he also played a pivotal role in Australia's impressive World Cup victory in India, contributing significantly in T20 matches.

He amassed the second-highest number of runs (1638 at 58.5) among Australian cricketers during the voting period across Tests, ODIs, and T20s, sharing this achievement with fellow World Cup hero Travis Head.