Australia handed a major setback as Mitchell Marsh is ruled out of the Champions Trophy due to a lower-back injury, raising concerns over his IPL participation. The selectors now face a crucial decision in finding his replacement for the tournament.

"Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the upcoming ICC Men's Champion's Trophy with ongoing lower back pain and dysfunction," the statement said. "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 rehabilitation.

Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy due to lower back pain, a team spokesperson said on Friday.