Marsh declines to discuss 2018 ball-tampering incident ahead of England ODI

Australia's all-rounder Mitchell Marsh said he will not revisit the 2018 ball-tampering episode as he prepares to captain the side in the first one-day international against England in Perth. When asked whether he knew sandpaper was used to alter cricket balls during the South Africa tour, Marsh replied that he was not there to share his story and wanted to focus on the upcoming match. He added that the episode was a difficult period for Australian cricket but emphasized that he has "personally moved on" and hopes his decision is respected. Marsh confirmed he had spoken with Usman Khawaja before the latter's autobiography was released, but declined to comment further, stating his priority was the upcoming series in a World Cup year. He also said he did not sign the 2021 statement issued by four frontline bowlers after Cameron Bancroft's admission, noting he is not speaking on behalf of others. Test and ODI captain Pat Cummins said he will address media in Sydney after reviewing Khawaja's allegations, indicating he has taken time to understand the full extent of the claims before responding.