BRISBANE (Reuters) - Australia batsman Shaun Marsh has joined opener David Warner as an injury concern on the eve of the series-opening Ashes test against England in Brisbane. All-rounder Glenn Maxwell has been drafted in as cover for Warner should the vice-captain be unable to shake off the injury. Australia skipper Steve Smith backed Warner to be fit and ready for the start of the five-match series, before Marsh's injury was revealed later on Wednesday. However, the hard-hitting lefthander eased some fears by batting in the nets late on Tuesday and told Smith he was hopeful of playing. Team: David Warner, Cameron Bancroft, Usman Khawaja, Steve Smith (captain), Peter Handscomb, Shaun Marsh, Tim Paine, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon.

Source: The Star November 22, 2017 01:30 UTC