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In a poignant moment for Australian cricket, the iconic left-handed batter, Shaun Marsh, brought the curtain down on his illustrious 23-year-long cricketing career after a stellar performance in the Melbourne Renegades’ final game of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2023-24 season against Melbourne Stars.
Farewell victory at Docklands stadium
In his final appearance, Marsh showcased his class with a match-winning innings, scoring a crucial 64 runs that propelled the Renegades to victory over the Stars in the Melbourne derby at the Docklands Stadium. This game also marked the last T20 match for Aaron Finch, who had previously announced his retirement earlier in the year.
Stellar performances in BBL|13
Throughout the ongoing BBL season, Marsh displayed his batting prowess by amassing 181 runs in five matches, boasting an impressive average of 45.25, including three half-centuries.
A career spanning two decades
Marsh rose to prominence after emerging as the leading run-scorer in the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). His contributions to Australian cricket include 38 Tests, 73 ODIs, and 15 T20Is, accumulating 2265, 2773, and 255 runs, respectively. With 13 centuries and 25 fifties to his name, Marsh made his debut at the age of 17 and bid farewell at 40.
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Journey from Perth Scorchers to Melbourne Renegades
Having enjoyed a prolific spell with the Perth Scorchers, Marsh made a move to the Melbourne Renegades for the 2019-2020 season, where he continued to be a key player in their lineup, averaging an impressive 47.46 in 40 games.
“I have loved playing for the Renegades, I’ve met some great people over the last five years and the friendships I’ve made will last a lifetime. This playing group is special. They’ve been amazing to me, amazing team-mates and even better friends. Our members and fans are some of the most passionate out there and I’m so thankful for their support over the journey. Stick with us, there’s a huge amount of talent in this group and I have no doubt they’ll lead this group back to the top,” said Marsh in a statement shared by Melbourne Renegades.
“To the Renegades’ coaches and staff and everyone behind the scenes – thank you for backing me in from the start and over my final years. It’s made my job a little easier out in the middle. I owe a lot to the Scorchers, I’ve got some fond memories of playing in Perth and really enjoyed my time there. The back-to-back titles are up there for me as the most enjoyable moments I’ve experienced on a cricket field,” he added.
