Mitchell Marsh to retire from Sheffield Shield after the season

Mitchell Marsh will retire from Sheffield Shield cricket at the end of the ongoing domestic season. The allrounder informed his Western Australia teammates following their match against Victoria. The 34-year-old, however, remains open to playing Test cricket.

"It has been an honour to play Sheffield Shield cricket for WA," he said in a statement. "Right now I am deeply committed to the group and the Scorchers. Playing for WA has been a huge part of my life and I plan to give back in any way possible long into the future."

Marsh last played a Test against India at the MCG in 2024. He was briefly in the conversation for a recall at the start of the summer. But with Australia 2-0 up in the Ashes, Pat Cummins returning from injury, Cameron Green settled in the seam-bowling allrounder role and Beau Webster waiting on the bench, a spot for Marsh now appears unlikely.

The all-rounder scored 2,744 runs and took 82 wickets in 55 Shield matches, and captained WA in 16 games between 2017 and 2023.

"Mitch embodies everything about what it means to be a Sheffield Shield player for Western Australia," WA head coach Adam Voges said. "From playing alongside him to coaching him in more recent times, he's given his all for his state.

"It's been a privilege to watch him progress from Sheffield Shield to being a successful international cricketer for Australia. He's an outstanding character on and off the field and it's been a pleasure to play a part in his journey."