Langer’s reeling by blow to Marsh

By Jon Couch
AUSTRALIA coach Justin Langer says losing Shaun Marsh for the rest of the World Cup is “shattering news” – but is backing replacement Peter Handscomb to help fire them to glory.
Marsh – who has only played a limited role in this World Cup, making 26 runs across two innings ag ainst Pakistan and Sri Lanka – suf fered a fractured forearm after a Pat Cummins delivery hit his wrist during a brutal net session at Old Tr af ford on Thursday.
The injury makes the 35-year-old a major doubt for the Ashes, which starts on August 1 with the firs...

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