Marsh rules out South Africa Test return but 'door is open'

In-form allrounder Mitch Marsh has made it clear that he will not be extending his current run into the upcoming red-ball fixtures against South Africa.

Marsh recently notched up his fourth half-century in six matches, underlining his exceptional touch in the white-ball leg of the ongoing tour.

However, despite his stellar run of form with the bat, the powerful utility player dismissed any immediate prospects of a Test cricket return on this particular assignment.

Even with his decision to step aside for the longer format matches, Marsh acknowledged that team management considers the path forward largely unhindered.

The white-ball regular emphasized that the overall prospect remains available for future selections should circumstances alter down the line.

Cricket Australia selectors will now pivot their red-ball strategies as the touring party transitions from limited-overs combat to multi-day matches against South Africa.