New Delhi [India], March 13 (ANI): Australia T20 skipper Mitchell Marsh has been cleared to play for Lucknow Super Giants only as a batter in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, according to ESPNcricinfo.

Marsh is set to travel early next week despite missing out on the recently concluded Champions Trophy due to a back injury. The 33-year-old all-rounder was ruled out of Australia's ODI tour of Sri Lanka and the Champions Trophy due to 'lower back pain and dysfunction.'

According to ESPNcricinfo, Marsh went to see a back specialist in early February and underwent a period of rest to resolve the problem. In recent weeks, he returned to batting and has been cleared to play in the IPL for LSG only as a batter.

In the mega auction held last year in Jeddah, LSG acquired him for Rs 3.3 crore. Mash is expected to join the LSG camp on March 18, where he will reunite with his former head coach, Justin Langer, who is set to enter his second season with the franchise.

Marsh has not played competitive cricket since January 7. His last appearance was in the Big Bash League (BBL) for the Perth Scorchers, and he was rested for the final two matches of the competition.

Before BBL, he made his last appearance in the white-ball format during Australia's tour of the UK in September.

Before getting picked by LSG, Marsh represented the Delhi Capitals in the last three IPL seasons. His time in the cash-rich league has been riddled with injuries. In the last edition of the cash-rich league, he sustained an injury in his hamstring after four games and returned home to rehab.

Meanwhile, Australia's famed pace trio Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins, who missed the Champions Trophy, are expected to be fit for the tournament. (ANI)