Ashes 2023 [WATCH]: Shaun Marsh and family erupts in joy as Mitchell Marsh smashes a blistering century in the 3rd Test

On Day 1 of the third Ashes Test, Mitchell Marsh made a stunning return to red-ball cricket after a four-year hiatus. Australia found themselves in a challenging position at 85/4 on a green pitch after opting to bat first. In the face of this pressure, the 31-year-old displayed exceptional batting prowess and dominated the English bowling attack, scoring a century in just 102 deliveries.

Mitchell’s brilliant innings came to an end at 118 runs, scoring at run-a-ball rate. During his time at the crease, the Attadale-born formed a crucial partnership of 155 runs for the fifth wicket with Travis Head. Marsh’s aggressive hundred, featuring 17 fours and 4 sixes, played a significant role in guiding Australia to a total of 263 runs in their first innings.

Not only did Mitchell rescued Australia from a difficult situation and put them in a strong position on a challenging wicket, but he also made his family proud. A video circulating on social media captured the joyous reactions of his elder brother, Shaun Marsh and other family🌄 members as they cele💛brated his century.

The elder Marsh, who has 38 Test caps to his name, shared a video on his Instagram story featuring the family’s celebration. The video included their father, Geoff Marsh, a former Australian cricketer and other family members. Shaun captured the moment of younger brother reaching his century with a quick single off Moeen Ali‘s bowling and erupted in an exuberant celebration from a bar in Bali, Indonesia.

Here’s the video: 

Shaun Marsh and his family celebrating the hundred of Mඣitchell Marsh in the Ashes.

What a beautiful video!

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)

The younger Marsh, also known as the “Bison,” return to the Test side was made possible by an injury to all-rounder Cameron Green. This opportunity allowed the aggressive batter to wear the prestigious Baggy Green for the first time sinc🐭e the final Test of the previous Ashes tour at the Oval in 2019.

Notably, Mitchell was a key piece of the Australian T20 World Cup triumph in 2021, earning ‘Player of the Match’ in the final and for his power-packed performances at number 3. He also earned the ‘Player of the Series’ award for 194 runs in three matches on the tour of India earlier this year.