Not for change, Captain Marsh will keep Australia ‘nice and relaxed’ | cricket

MELBOURNE, – The honor of captaining Australia falls lightly on the shoulders of Mitchell Marsh as he prepares to lead the team in pursuit of an unprecedented hat-trick of major world titles at the T20 World Cup in June.

Marsh was confirmed as captain with the team’s appointment on Wednesday, continuing a remarkable comeback for the laconic all-rounder since his retirement during last year’s Ashes.

The 32-year-old has already proven to be a popular and successful captain, leading the team to series wins over New Zealand and T20 World Cup co-hosts the West Indies.

His relaxed demeanor sits well with an Australian team that has reached great heights since parting ways with firebrand coach Justin Langer.

Marsh said the selectors’ faith in his leadership would do little to change it.

“One of the most important things I’ve learned is not to change too much,” he told reporters Wednesday.

“Obviously there is a lot of preparation and planning before a World Cup and that will happen over the next month.

“But once we get there, everything will be nice and relaxed, keeping the good atmosphere.”

Marsh took Australian cricket’s top honor when he won the Allan Border Medal in January, recognition for his starring roles in the Ashes and Australia’s sixth One-Day World Cup title last year in India.

History is calling again as Australia looks to become the first nation to hold the world T20, one-day and Test championship at the same time with another triumph in the United States and the Caribbean.

Although he was joking during Wednesday’s press conference, Marsh put on his serious captain’s hat when asked about the treble bid.

“It’s not something we necessarily focus on as a group,” he said.

“It would never have been done before so it will be special, but there are a lot of things you have to overcome in a World Cup before you can even try it.

“It’s probably due to external noise… but I guess the carrot is there.”

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