Watch: Mitchell Marsh gets emotional during Allan Border medal acceptance speech

Australia allrounder Mitchell Marsh has been named the Allan Border Medalist at the 2024 Australian Cricket Awards. Marsh became the first all-rounder to claim the prestigious award in more than a decade, with Shane Watson the last player to win it back in 2011.

Marsh was visibly emotional while giving his acceptance speech as he thanked his wife Greta, Australia captain Pat Cummins and coach Andrew McDonald. “I’m a bit fat at times and I love a beer but you see the best in me always and you’ve changed my life. For your support and your leadership, Patty, playing under you is a dream,” Marsh said.

“My Mum and sister are amazing. My sister is probably my biggest supporter and anyone who has sprayed me on social media, she will get you at some stage. Greta is an amazing human, I said in my wedding vows eight months ago she gave me the perspective on life I needed and our life is a lot of fun. If I get a duck, or get a hundred, she’s always the same,” he added.

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