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The world champions in action in a couple of days
All 3 x 20s start at 1130pm
Tues 7/6 - Columbo
Wed 8/6 - Columbo
Sat 11/6 - Pallekele
The Bison is back
For the first time in his career, Mitchell Marsh has the belief he can match it with the world's best. And after 10 years of international cricket, the difference is notable.
Australia's T20I against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Tuesday will mark Marsh's first international since he was the hero of last year's T20 World Cup success.
Border closures and an injury in Pakistan have denied him international cricket since, while starring in the BBL and IPL. But he has no doubt he is in a far different place to the cricketer who forced his way back into Australia's white-ball teams with key roles in understrength national sides before last year's T20 World Cup.
"As I have got a bit older and gained more experience, I have started to understand what works for me when it comes to preparation," Marsh said from Colombo. "International cricket is really hard, but you have to believe you belong here.
"Over the last 12 months I have gained the belief that my best can match it with any player in the world.
"I think all the best players in the world have that mentality. That mentality allows me to go out there and play freely. Being present throughout games and my lead-up to every game and every tour. It's allowed me to have my most consistent 12 months of cricket."
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All 3 x 20s start at 1130pm
Tues 7/6 - Columbo
Wed 8/6 - Columbo
Sat 11/6 - Pallekele
The Bison is back
For the first time in his career, Mitchell Marsh has the belief he can match it with the world's best. And after 10 years of international cricket, the difference is notable.
Australia's T20I against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Tuesday will mark Marsh's first international since he was the hero of last year's T20 World Cup success.
Border closures and an injury in Pakistan have denied him international cricket since, while starring in the BBL and IPL. But he has no doubt he is in a far different place to the cricketer who forced his way back into Australia's white-ball teams with key roles in understrength national sides before last year's T20 World Cup.
"As I have got a bit older and gained more experience, I have started to understand what works for me when it comes to preparation," Marsh said from Colombo. "International cricket is really hard, but you have to believe you belong here.
"Over the last 12 months I have gained the belief that my best can match it with any player in the world.
"I think all the best players in the world have that mentality. That mentality allows me to go out there and play freely. Being present throughout games and my lead-up to every game and every tour. It's allowed me to have my most consistent 12 months of cricket."
Mitchell Marsh's belief soars after career-shaping 12 months
The allrounder's fortunes have been transformed since he moved to No. 3 in Australia's T20I team
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