Surrey lose Mitch Marsh to ankle surgery and seeking replacement for overseas player
Wednesday 4 April 2018 13:07, UK
Surrey are seeking a new overseas player after Mitch Marsh was ruled out for the opening part of the season.
Marsh needs immediate surgery on an ankle problem and will not be able to link up with the county in mid-April, as had previously been planned.
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The all-rounder has been in fine form since his recall to the Australia side for the third Ashes Test, averaging more than 45 with the bat against England and South Africa.
Marsh could feature for Surrey later in the 2018 season depending on the speed of his recovery.
He said: "I'm extremely disappointed to be missing the start of the season. I was looking forward to heading over and joining the Surrey family.
"I'll be doing everything I can to get myself fully fit and hopefully join the side later in the season."
Surrey confirmed on their website director of cricket Alec Stewart has already started his search for a short-term replacement for Marsh.
Stewart added: "This is a big blow for both Surrey and Mitch so close to the start of the English season but we wish Mitch all the best in his recovery."
