Mitch Marsh was back at training less than 24 hours after the birth of his first child.

The son of former Australian opener Geoff Marsh, Mitch will enjoy becoming a father by playing a home Test at the Perth Stadium from Friday.

Marsh’s wife Greta gave birth to a daughter, who Mitch said they have yet to name, on Sunday night in the Western Australian capital where the couple lives.

India captain Rohit Sharma though has decided to stay back in Mumbai following
the birth of his second child. Jasprit Bumrah will lead in his absence.

Australia are lucky they are not facing a similar call given they are already one all-rounder down in Cameron Green, who is out for the summer after undergoing surgery on his back.

Since Green joined him in the Test side, Marsh has generally been relegated to the fifth-choice seamer.

Speaking to 3AW on Monday, Marsh joked his time as a specialist batter has been “beautiful” but insisted he was ready for the added responsibly against India.

“I’ve been really well looked after,” he said. “I’ve had a real luxury of having Cameron Green in the side over the last little period of time. Once we knew that he was out, it was all about building towards this first Test match.

“But I think it’s just being ready to go, and being available for when (captain) Patty (Cummins) needs and when the boys need a bit of a chop out.”