Aaron Finch, the former white-ball captain of Australia, thinks Mitchell Marsh won’t be included in the starting eleven for the last Test match against India in Sydney. Instead, he wants to see Beau Webster, who hasn’t played yet, take his spot.

In the series, Marsh has only bowled 33 overs and claimed three wickets. Marsh has struggled as a batsman, amassing only 73 runs at an average of 10.42, with the best score of 47 in the Perth Test’s second innings.

Given the number of overs he is now bowling, I believe you would have to argue that he wouldn’t be. Merely producing runs, with an average of 10, for the series is insufficient. The other day, Andrew McDonald told me that Mitch wasn’t what they wanted, particularly at the number six position where you can make a big difference in a game.

“But the team is winning, and when you win, you can stay with guys who may be a little off of form for longer because you’ve seen them at their best. On ESPN’s “Around the Wicket,” Finch said, “I think it would be a really difficult decision for me, but I don’t think they’ll go with him and I think Beau Webster will come in.”

Callum Ferguson, a former footballer for Australia, had similar opinions. “I believe that’s also my instinct. We lost Josh Hazlewood early in a Test match there, and you have to consider the burden that the bowlers have shared throughout the series. There, the lads had to take on a lot of labor. Therefore, I believe that the fast bowling brigade needs that additional help before this Test match.

Finch said, “I don’t think that he’ll miss,” when asked whether left-arm bowler Mitchell Starc would be well after clutching his side at the fag end of Australia’s epic 184-run win in the fourth Test in Melbourne, which handed them a 2-1 series lead. Pat agreed with him when he added that after it warmed up, it’s okay to have a little ache, especially if it’s not a muscular issue.

But it’s just the first few balls you bowl—he seemed to be in terrible discomfort for a long time. Considering that he was up in the mid-140s at the conclusion of the fourth Test match with a heavy effort, he would have survived on adrenaline during that last session. Thus, I believe he will undoubtedly play.

Ferguson said, “You really need to be handling this very carefully.” We also have an upcoming series in Sri Lanka, which will happen soon. However, I don’t believe you can anticipate that.

Finch said, “No, I agree with that,” to Ferguson. due to the significance of both this Test match and this series. Therefore, even if the Sri Lankan series is significant, I believe that’s a choice for next week.

When asked whether Marsh would be able to play after Starc was selected, Finch said, “I don’t think so, purely for the workload.” Naturally, Nathan Lyon’s responsibilities will increase once Sydney takes over. Travis Head may be able to take a little more work.

However, I believe it would be difficult if you’re coming in with someone who has a little injury and Mitch hasn’t bowled as many overs as you would anticipate from the fourth seamer. I mean, you can’t bowl in a couple of overs if someone goes down.

Ferguson concluded, “You’re right, Finch.” I believe we need to find someone with more tricks under their sleeve if we’re heading into this one with Starc.