Mitchell Marsh’s future in Australia’s Test cricket squad remains uncertain following his exclusion during the Border-Gavaskar Series against India earlier this year. His absence has sparked ongoing speculation about whether he will reclaim his spot under captain Pat Cummins for the upcoming Ashes Series.

Marsh faced challenges in scoring during the matches against India, which led to his omission from the team for the fifth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, despite being the 2023 Allan Border Medallist.

Since then, the 33-year-old has not participated in Australia’s tours of Sri Lanka and the West Indies. However, Marsh has continued to shine in limited-overs cricket, most recently leading Australia to a seven-wicket victory over India in Perth last Sunday night.

The talented West Australian is poised to make a significant impact in the Big Bash League this year with the Perth Scorchers, having secured a two-year contract with the team earlier in the year.

Marsh’s recent performances have been impressive, including a ton and an 85 in T20I matches against New Zealand and a century accompanied by an 88 in the ODI series against South Africa. These achievements have reignited discussions about his potential return to the Test squad.

It would be an unlikely call-up, and Marsh seems to agree.

Mitchell Marsh (pictured) has delivered a hilariously honest response to whether he would return to play Test cricket this summer

The Australian allrounder claimed that he intends to be ‘six beers deep’ by lunchtime on the first day of the first Test against England, but left the door open for selection

‘I’ve got tickets to day one and two. Haven’t asked the wife yet, so that’s about as much thought as I’ve given it,’ he said, jokingly to reporters earlier in the week.

And on Sunday, he was pressed again about whether he could return to feature for Australia against England in Perth on November 21.

One ABC reporter asked Marsh if he knew if there were better ways to get tickets for the match, than buying them, to which the allrounder responded: ‘I’m going to be six beers deep by lunch on day one, mate.’

However, a lot of people will be looking at Marsh’s form during this series against India with intrigue.

Pressed on if he would consider a return if he hit another century with the ODI squad, Marsh said: ‘Oh, I would never say no to playing Test cricket again… not at this stage again.’

Marsh, who turns 34 on Monday, plans to spend the morning of his birthday with his partner Alyssa Healy and their family, before heading out to Adelaide for the next ODI.

For Marsh, a keen fisherman and surfer, performing at his best is more about the preparation and ensuring he is in the right frame of mind to play.

‘For me, the enjoyment comes in our preparation and making sure that we’re as well prepared as we possibly can so we can go out in the field and just compete as a team,’ he explained.

Marsh has been performing very well for Australia’s short format sides in recent months, and is set to return to play for the Perth Scorchers later this summer in the Big Bash League

On Sunday, Marsh led his side to victory against India in the opening match of their ODI series Down Under, scoring an unbeaten 56 

Having spent some time away from the theatre of Test cricket this year, he has had more time to enjoy his life away from the cricket field which perhaps has spurred him into an excellent vein of form.

‘I think it’s really important (for us to remember) that we are lucky to do what we do, so let’s experience everything that cricket has to offer us, and that is doing lots of fun stuff off the field,’ Marsh said.

‘I love my fishing, getting out for a fish, or surfing. Other boys like getting out and playing golf, and I guess (it is about) trying to bring as much normality as we can to what is a pretty abnormal life that we live.

‘I want the boys to enjoy playing cricket for Australia. I want it to be the funnest time in their life, and hopefully we can keep winning on the way.’

While Marsh, 33, has returned to produce some big scores in Australia’s limited the allrounder has since failed to regain a spot in the squad.