Rod Marsh

Rod Marsh passes away: Pakistan PM Imran Khan pays tribute to former Australian wicket-keeper

Rod Marsh, an iconic presence behind the stumps for Australia in test matches of the 1970s and early 1980s and inextricably linked with that of fast bowler Dennis Lillee, died on Friday at the age of 74, his family said.

Mar 04, 2022, 18:13 PM IST

Australia PM Scott Morrison leads tributes for 'childhood hero' Rod Marsh

Wicket-keeper Rod Marsh retired in 1984 with a world record tally of 355 dismissals behind the stumps. Marsh died on Friday (March 4).

Mar 04, 2022, 10:47 AM IST

Australian legendary wicketkeeper Rod Marsh dies at age 74, cricketing world mourns

The Sport Australia Hall of Fame on Friday confirmed Rod Marsh, who played 96 Test matches for Australia from 1970 to 1984, had died in an Adelaide hospital. 

Mar 04, 2022, 07:41 AM IST

Australia vs South Africa, 3rd Test: Desperate Aussies roll the dice to avoid series whitewash against in-form Proteas

The last time there were as many as five changes mid-season -- which is likely given either pacemen Jackson Bird or Chadd Sayers is likely to be 12th man in Adelaide -- was in the 1977-78 series against India after an innings defeat in Sydney.

Nov 22, 2016, 09:01 AM IST

Crisis in Australian cricket: Trevor Hohns replaces Rod Marsh, Greg Chappell called to fix crisis

Former Test fast bowler Jason Gillespie and ex-captains Ricky Ponting and Steve Waugh have all been touted as possible successors to Marsh.

Nov 17, 2016, 09:01 AM IST

Rod Marsh steps down as chairman of selectors after Australia's humiliating series loss against South Africa

After South Africa took a 2-0 lead in the three-match series, coach Darren Lehmann said that only four players were safe in the current squad.

Nov 16, 2016, 11:43 AM IST

Cricket Australia chief James Sutherland refuses to quit, supports Rod Marsh after fifth successive test defeat

Sutherland confirmed captain Steve Smith would have a different squad for the dead rubber test against South Africa in Adelaide next week but flagged no personnel changes in the game`s high performance set-up, which has been led by former rugby international Pat Howard since 2011.

Nov 16, 2016, 09:02 AM IST

After leaving Yorkshire, Jason Gillespie eyes Australian selectors' job

Australia`s current four-man selection panel consists of Rod Marsh, Mark Waugh, Trevor Hohns, and Australia coach Darren Lehmann.

Oct 18, 2016, 10:11 AM IST

VIDEO: Ouch! Steve Smith falls flat after being hit by bouncer in nets ahead of 1st ODI

The Australian skipper was batting in a net session where he was hit on the chest by a sharp bouncer.

Jan 11, 2016, 20:44 PM IST

Cricket Australia to recognise World Series Cricket records: Report

Cricket Australia has announced that the World Series Cricket records will be recognised.

Nov 25, 2015, 17:02 PM IST

Australia recall Shaun Marsh, James Pattinson for Adelaide Test against New Zealand

Marsh will replace injured Usman Khawaja while Pattinson has come in place of retired pacer Mitchell Johnson.

Nov 18, 2015, 13:14 PM IST

Australia to flog injured paceman Mitchell Starc until he breaks down

Australia plan to bowl paceman Mitchell Starc until he breaks down with a chronic ankle injury that will require surgery and a four-month spell from cricket, selector Rod Marsh said on Monday.

Sep 14, 2015, 11:17 AM IST