The fitness of the 33-year-old has been a topic of discussion for a while, highlighted by the fact that he bowled very few overs during the home Test series against India.

Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy due to a lower back injury that has not responded to rehabilitation. Cricket Australia announced Marsh's replacement will be decided soon. Marsh is also doubtful for the upcoming IPL season with the Lucknow Super Giants.

Australia were already on tenterhooks with uncertainty over skipper Pat Cummins, who played the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with an ankle issue and Mitchell Marsh's injury has further thrown the spanner in the works for the two-time champions as far as the Champions Trophy is concerned.

Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy due to a back injury and is unlikely to play again this season, which could also leave his IPL stint with Lucknow Super Giants in doubt. Marsh has endured a difficult season and lost his Test place to Beau Webster for the final match against India at the SCG,

"Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the upcoming ICC Men's Champions Trophy with ongoing lower back pain and dysfunction," CA stated. "The National Selection Panel and Australia