Marsh ready to make his Glam return

GLAMORGAN have been given a welcome boost with the news that Shaun Marsh is on his way to Cardiff and is hoping to play against Surrey in the T20 Blast tomorrow.

But while the county’s director of cricket Mark Wallace says that the return of Marsh for his third spell with the county is a welcome boost, he admits to “frustration” at their bad luck this season.

“Shaun getting injured was a real blow, so just to have him halfway through the tournament, yes, it’s better than nothing, but it’s still frustrating that, at the start of the season, we had Shaun coming in for the whole thing. These things happen and it throws everything into a little bit of chaos.”

While Marsh is a welcome addition to the squad, Glamorgan will sorely miss Marnus Labuschagne, who has been the county’s best player this season by some distance.

Labuschagne has linked up with the Australia Ashes squad.

“It’s a blow in the sense that he’s been absolutely fantastic. His effect in the dressing room has been great as well. I think we’ll probably see him at some point in the Ashes series for Australia. But hopefully, Shaun will come in and pick up where Marnus left off.”

As Glamorgan prepare to welcome Marsh, his arrival will overlap with Fakhar Zaman’s final few matches for the side, the Pakistani having extended his stay by three matches.

It has been an indifferent campaign for Zaman, who has only managed one halfcentury in his five matches.

“He’s still got a few more games and I know he’s desperate to put some performances in,” added Wallace.

■ Due to an earlier deadline, we are unable to publish a report of last night’s game.