Top Comment/ 'I got a firm NO from David Warner': Marsh reveals his suggestion was quickly shot down by AUS star

Australia are set to knock horns against the Netherlands in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi. Australia has bounced back from their early losses in the CWC and is currently 4th on the table, and it is anticipated that they will look to qualify for the semi-finals. On the other hand, the Netherlands have had an appreciative tournament so far despite losing three of their last four matches. The Dutch have shown great passion and hunger to grow in cricket in this tournament.

3 things you need to know

• Australia vs Netherlands will be played today
• Australia are 4th on the table
• The Netherlands are 7th on the table

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Mitchell Marsh on David Warner's No. 3 batting position in Australia vs Netherlands

In a hilarious revelation, Mitchell Marsh said that David Warner doesn't seem all that excited about batting at number three, especially because Travis Head will soon be back for the 2023 World Cup match against the Netherlands. However, Marsh made it plain that he is up for the task of starting at number three in the batting order.

Head will play his first game in the 2023 World Cup on Wednesday against the Netherlands in Delhi. With Warner at the top of the order, the left-handed opener will make up for missing the first four games of the ODI series in South Africa in September because of a wrist injury.

At a pregame news conference on Tuesday, Marsh revealed Warner's reluctance to go to the No. 3 spot but also stated that, given his prior success as an opener, he was willing to assume that job. According to ESPN Cricinfo, he said:

“I mentioned to David Warner, maybe he can bat three, but I got a firm no from him. But yeah, very happy to go back down to three. I've obviously batted there a lot over the last couple of years, so I feel really comfortable at three. And if and when Heady comes back in, I think that's the best position for me to play for this team,”

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How did Mitchell Marsh and David Warner perform in their last match?

Before this, Marsh had shown great form against Pakistan in the previous game, hitting 121 runs off 108 balls and setting the stage for a big total alongside Warner. The Australian opener was Player of the Match against Pakistan, hitting 163 in 124 balls.