Australia captain Mitchell Marsh is ruled out of their opening T20 World Cup game against Ireland after suffering "testicular bleeding", with Steve Smith called up as cover.

Cricket Australia confirmed that Marsh is “experiencing ongoing pain and discomfort” that is restricting his movement. Scans later revealed internal testicular bleeding, and he has been advised to rest and undergo rehabilitation. His return will depend on symptom resolution and medical clearance.

Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka scored the first century of the 2026 T20 World Cup on Monday to put his side into the Super Eights and leave Australia on the brink of elimination. "Happy to go through to the Super Eights,

T20 World Cup, AUS vs IRE: Nathan Ellis addressed Mitchell Marsh's injury scare after the skipper missed Australia's opener with a groin issue, but insisted the squad remained calm and unfazed under stand-in captain Travis Head.

Australian captain Mitchell Marsh fronted the media in an awkward press conference following Monday evening’s devastating T20 World Cup loss to Sri Lanka at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.

Australia are staring at a Round 1 elimination following a defeat to Sri Lanka on Monday. A Pathum Nissanka century saw the Lankans pulled off a record chase in Pallekele. Sri Lanka sealed a place in Super 8 stage, leaving Australia needing a miracle to qualify.

Sri Lanka fought back to bowl Australia out for 181 in their T20 World Cup clash on Monday despite a strong start for the former champions by captain Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head.

Mitchell Marsh gave Australia a dream start in their crucial match against the Sri Lanka national cricket team in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Australia required a good start to stay alive in the tournament,

Australia's regular captain Mitchell Marsh is likely to be ruled out of T20 World Cup 2026 with testicular bleeding

Mitchell Marsh missed the opening match of the ICC men's T20 World Cup after sustaining a direct blow to the groin during training earlier this week.

A depleted Australia, rocked by the loss of their captain Mitchell Marsh to injury, eked out 182-6 against Ireland on Wednesday in their opening T20 World Cup match in Colombo. "Mitchell Marsh will miss the opening match of the ICC men's T20 World Cup after sustaining a direct blow to the groin during training earlier this week,