Ponting gives update on injured Marsh's World Cup bid

Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh is still expected to take the field at the men’s T20 World Cup in June despite his recovery from a torn hamstring taking longer than expected.

After returning home to Perth to enhance his recovery two weeks ago, Marsh has been ruled out of the remainder of the Indian Premier League season.

His side, the Delhi Capitals, had remained hopeful the 32-year-old would return for the second half of the season but the club, in consultation with Cricket Australia medical staff, has drawn the curtains.

Delhi coach Ricky Ponting did not believe Marsh would be back this season, stating Cricket Australia did not want to take any chances with him.

“I don’t think he will be coming back [to India],” he told media.

“Cricket Australia were really keen to have Mitchell at home to start his recovery process, so we sent him back as soon as we could.

“They have been managing his rehab over the last couple of weeks now. I spoke to him the other day, it seems like it has taken a little bit longer than he first thought, to get over it.

“I don’t think the World Cup will be an issue but I think it will be hard to see him coming back here at the back end of this tournament.”