Look to the future was the tip Mitchell Marsh suggested while speaking to the media at the Gabba on Thursday afternoon. When asked about India’s 2021 Test win, the all-rounder was quick to respond: “The most important thing for us is to focus on this week and not on what happened in the past. An example of this is the way we bounced back after the Perth game. We are focusing on playing our style and hopefully we will win the series 2-1.
Asked about the counter-attack against Jasprit Bumrah, Marsh said: “He is probably the best bowler in the world. It’s just about taking on this challenge, it’s a great series. You want to compete with the best in the world. That’s definitely my mentality.”
Recalling his dismissal against R Ashwin in Adelaide, where replays made it clear he had no edge, an embarrassed Marsh admitted: “I thought I had hit it, so I left. When I got to the dressing room they asked if I hit it and I said, “Yes, I smashed it.” And then the replay came and my head was in my hands and a minute later everyone was laughing at me.
As for his own bowling, Marsh replied: “I haven’t had to bowl much so far, but my body feels really good. My back hurt. But now I feel as good as I’ve ever felt.”
Marsh also supported Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja and Josh Hazlewood. “Josh will do everything he can to prepare for this match,” Marsh said, mentioning that Smith is one of Australia’s “best players” and Khawaja is a local hero and “there’s no doubt that people will like him.” .
