Glammy confirm deal for Marsh

GLAMORGAN have secured the signing of Australian batsman Shaun Marsh as their overseas player for the next two seasons.

Marsh, (above), who was expected to line up for his country in the first Ashes Test in Brisbane last night, joins as Jacques Rudolph’s successor.

The 34-year-old will link up with fellow countryman Michael Hogan and his deal with the Welsh county will make him available for all three formats, subject to the 2018 Indian Premier League (IPL) draft.

Marsh has played 23 Test Matches, 52 One Day Internationals and 15 T20 Internationals for Australia, amassing more than 3,500 runs, including seven centuries.

His arrival was heralded by head coach Robert Croft as a superb acquisition for the county both on and off the field.

“Shaun is the type of cricketer who will fit very well into our dressing room,” said Croft.

“He’s a very capable cricketer who has a lot of skills and talent and his stats show how exceptional he’s been in all formats of the game, which is important to us.

“As a person I know him, I actually played with him in 2012 when he was over here and I like the way he goes about his business.

“He’s a no nonsense cricketer and is the type of person we’ll need to do well next season.

“He’ll be great for our young players coming through who learn off him and the way he goes about his business.”

Marsh is currently suffering from a sore back, which made him a doubt for the first Ashes test, but he is an experienced campaigner, having previously represented Glamorgan back in 2012 as well as Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash and Kings XI Punjab in the IPL.

“I’m extremely excited to join Glamorgan for the 2018 season,” said the Australian. “I have some great memories of the club when I played in Cardiff in 2012 and I’m glad to be back.

“Securing my county future for the long term has always appealed to me so I jumped at the opportunity when it came.

“There is a lot of exciting young talent at the club and hopefully I can put in some good performances so we can bring some silverware to Wales.”