Published: Jul 03, 2015, 03:44 PM (IST)
Edited: Jul 03, 2015, 03:44 PM (IST)
Shaun Marsh was hit by Australian pacer Mitchell Johnson on the hand at nets at Essex on Friday morning. This has forced Marsh to leave for treatment, a week before the first Ashes 2015 starts at Cardiff. The Australians are playing against Essex in a four-day warm up match.
Shaun Marsh gone for treatment on hand after being hit in the nets at essex this morning
— Chris Barrett (@ChrisBarrett_) July 3, 2015
Earlier, Essex opener Tom Westley followed in the footsteps of England captain Alastair Cook by making an impressive century for Essex against the touring Australians at Chelmsford on Thursday. A decade ago, opening batsman Cook — before he’d made his Test debut — announced himself to the cricket world with a century for Essex against Australia at Chelmsford. READ: David Warner: Sledging creates excitement among viewers
The 26-year-old Westley is no unknown — he has played over 100 first-class matches – but his 144 on Wednesday against a high-class attack boasting several bowlers with plenty of international experience had to be one of the peaks of his career. READ: Shane Watson faces tough challenge to maintain position
Westley’s innings, which saw him blunt the new-ball attack of Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, was the cornerstone of Essex’s 299 for three on the second day of four made in response to Australia’s first innings 562 in what was the Ashes-holders’ final warm-up match before next week’s first Test against England in Cardiff. READ: Australia will need Mitchells to fire to retain urn in England after 14 years
After stumps Westley, only promoted to open the innings after Nick Browne suffered a finger injury while fielding, said Cook had been one of the first to congratulate him.
