Add CategoryAFTER Mitch Marsh’s blistering ton on day one, which other Australian will put his hand up for Ashes selection on day two of the match against Essex?
Australia will resume on 5-440 with Marsh 136 not out after storming his way into contention for the first Test with a brutal century on day one at Chelmsford that featured 15 fours and five sixes.
His innings piled the pressure on fellow all-rounder Shane Watson, who is now battling to hold onto his spot in the first Test despite hitting an impressive 52 against Essex.
Day two should herald the return to action of gun fast bowlers Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, who now both seem assured of places in the Test line-up after Ryan Harris was a late scratching from this week’s tour match due to knee troubles.
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