New Delhi, Nov. 19 -- Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh is back in Ashes contention as he is all set to make a surprising return to the Sheffield Shield in early December for Western Australia - potentially playing at the top order, according to ESPNCricinfo.

The star all-rounder hasn't played a First-Class match since getting dropped after last year's Boxing Day Test match against India. Marsh last played a Shield match for Western Australia in October 2024.

The 34-year-old all-rounder is now expected to take part in Western Australia's round-six match against Victoria at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, beginning December 4. Before this, he is likely to play in a one-day game against Victoria on December 2, according to ESPNCricinfo....