Shaun Marsh Age, Wiki and Bio

Shaun Marsh

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityAustralian
Date of Birth09/07/1983
Age41 years
BirthplaceNarrogin, Western Australia, Australia

Bio/Wiki

Real NameShaun Edward Marsh
Nickname
  • Marshy
  • Sos
  • Salt
Zodiac sign/Sun signCancer
HometownPerth, Western Australia, Australia

Physical Stats & More

Height185 cm
Weight80 kg
Eye ColorGreen
Hair ColorBrown

Personal Life

SchoolNot Known
CollegeWesley College, Perth
ReligionChristian
HobbiesPlaying golf

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/Girlfriends
  • Rebecca O'Donovan (Journalist)
WifeRebecca O'Donovan (Journalist)

Family

FatherGeoff Marsh (Former cricketer)
MotherMichelle Marsh
Siblings
BrotherMitchell Marsh (Younger, Cricketer)
SisterMelissa Marsh (Younger)
SpouseRebecca O'Donovan

Career

Coach/MentorNot Known
Jersey Number
  • #9 (Australia)
  • #14, 20 (IPL, County Cricket)
Domestic/State Team
  • Australia
  • Glamorgan
  • Kings XI Punjab
  • Perth Scorchers
  • Western Australia
Nature on fieldCalm
Likes to play against
  • India
  • South Africa
Favourite ShotCover drive
Records
  • Highest scorer in IPL 1 of 2008 with 616 runs.
  • 4th highest scorer in the Under-19 squad that won the World Cup in 2002.
  • Century on Test debut against Sri Lanka in Pallekele.
  • 81 runs on ODI debut against West Indies in Kingstown.
  • First brothers to play Test for Australia since Mark and Steve Waugh.
Career Turning PointCentury against New South Wales team in Sheffield Shield match in 2003.

Favourites

Favourite Cricketer
BatsmanSteve Waugh
BowlerShane Warne
Favourite FoodSushi

Some Lesser Known Facts

Shaun comes from a family of cricket enthusiasts, with his father Geoff Marsh and brother Mitchell Marsh being cricketers as well.
He was awarded his Test cap by his father Geoff during Australia's visit to Sri Lanka in 2011.
In his Test debut against Sri Lanka in Pallekele, he scored an impressive 141 runs.
Shaun was the leading run-scorer in the 2008 IPL, achieving a total of 616 runs.
He represented Kings XI Punjab for nine consecutive seasons in the IPL.
Due to frequent injuries, Shaun has had a sporadic presence in the Australian national team.