India, Jan. 31 -- Australia's star all-rounder, Mitchell Marsh, has been ruled out of the upcoming Champions Trophy due to a persistent back injury, casting doubt over his participation in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Lucknow Super Giants. Cricket Australia (CA) confirmed that Marsh, who has struggled with fitness issues throughout the season, will undergo an extended rehabilitation period to address "ongoing lower back pain and dysfunction."

"Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the upcoming ICC Men's Champions Trophy with ongoing lower back pain and dysfunction," CA stated.

"The National Selection Panel and Australian men's medical team ruled Marsh out of the tournament with the injury which has not responded sufficiently to re...