Marsh stymies Tigers

DESPITE rain delays, Western Australia stretch its lead to 116 against Tasmania on day three of their Sheffield Shield clash at the WACA.

The morning session was wiped out and only 45 minutes of cricket were played before a clear and uninterrupted afternoon session ensued.

Before the first ball, Tasmania was forced to reshuffle as Lawrence Neil-Smith was ruled out, having failed a concussion test after he was struck by Lance Morris on Monday.

Riley Meredith took his place and was permitted to bat and bowl as a replacement player.

WA’s Shaun Marsh and Sam Whiteman looked to be building a solid partnership but their 84-run stand was broken thanks to Tasmania spinner Jarrod Freeman.

Cameron Green made his way to the crease and was off the mark quickly, but his innings was cut short by evergreen bowler Peter Siddle, who removed the youngster for 13 via lbw, however the 22-yearold was not pleased with the decision.

Marsh was joined by Hilton Cartwright in the middle but the latter only faced three balls before the umpires halted play for the final time due to fading light.

The Tasmanians would no doubt be disappointed with the timing of the umpires’ decision to end the day’s play, as they were on a run of 2-25 with the wickets of Whiteman and Green.