WATCH: Mitchell Marsh gives emotional speech after winning Allan Border Medal

2023 was a great year for Australian Cricket as they won two World Titles. Mitchell Marsh played a key role in his team winning their 6th ODI World Cup triumph. The 32-year-old on Wednesday was awarded with the prestigious Allan Border Medal. 

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Just last Sunday, Mitchel Marsh was part of Australia’s first Test loss at home to the West Indies in 27 years. Shamar Joseph picked 7 wickets to help his side win the game by 8 runs and level the series 1-1. 

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An emotional speech by Mitchell Marsh after winning Allan Border Medal 🏅

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The all-rounder has also been named as the skipper of the T20I side that is set to take on the West Indies. With a renewed form and things looking up on the cricket field, Marsh is a worthy recipient of the Allan Border Medal. 

Mitchell Marsh gets emotional after winning the Allan Border Medal 

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Australian Cricketers met recently for the Australian Cricket Awards 2024 as Mitchell Marsh won the Allan Border Medal. The 32-year-old was visibly emotional after getting the award. 

Thanking his teammates and his wife, Marsh said “I'm a bit fat at times and I love a beer but you see the best in me always and you've changed my life. For your support and your leadership, Patty, playing under you is a dream”

The Australian player went on to say “I often spoke to my wife about that I just wanted to get one more crack at it, and it's been amazing. She gave me the perspective on life that I needed” It was during this time that Marsh got emotional and got a huge round of applause. 

Finally, Marsh also said, “I'm sort of hoping me winning this is not like Covid and you look back on it and three years and go, 'This was a weird time’ One of my friends sent me the list today and I just thought - if I win it's going to look weird."

Australia are currently leading the World Test Championship table despite their loss. Pat Cummins and his side beat Pakistan with a 3-0 margin to keep their proud record alive. The next red ball assignment is a series against their Trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand.