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Relive a classic moment from Test cricket as Rodney Marsh plays a gritty and determined innings of 27 runs off 62 balls in the first innings of the 2nd Test against Pakistan at Brisbane in 1981. Spending 73 minutes at the crease and striking five classy boundaries, Marsh showcased his fighting spirit and trademark resilience under pressure. Though not a big score, this knock played an important role in stabilizing Australia’s innings and remains a fine example of old-school Test match grit and determination. A must-watch clip for fans of vintage cricket and Australian legends.

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00:00Rodney Mush was a left-handed batsman known for his forceful and aggressive stroke play
00:06from the lower middle order, often playing stubborn regarded actions that were crucial
00:11to the Australian team's success.
00:14He possessed a thick set build but could score rapidly.
00:17His style was characterized by power, particularly strong cuts, savage pulls and crunching drives,
00:24and he was originally selected for Western Australia as a specialist batsman before becoming
00:30a world-class wicket-keeper batsman.
00:32Rodney Mush batting prowess allowed him to score three test centuries, the first by an
00:37Australian wicket-keeper making him a valuable all-rounder and a competitive figure on the
00:43field.
00:44Let's watch Rodney Mush played a gritty and valuable innings against Pakistan in the second
00:49test at Brisbane in 1981.
00:52It looks suspiciously like the glove, it was deviating by the time it reached the chest.
00:59That's a brilliant stroke.
01:16That's a valid Cousin.
01:18A good start to finish right now.
01:22Now he's a big shot from Maui guys.
01:29I think the führen was the turn ain't going face, but you have to stand behind his head
01:32now, time it went to the back school for ohh.
01:37I'm always achieving as always loaded when you win fast.
01:45Zaheer doing the fielding and immediately Majid goes back over the wicket.
01:59How will it come this? Unfortunately, slightly over the wicket.
02:10So, go down there to Ijaz at third men.
02:20Majid goes to eight, chapel to 198.
02:25Sikanda bowls to Rod Marsh.
02:30Beautifully played. Tested him with a bounce, and he smashed it forward of square for four.
02:35Straightened to the ground from Rodney Marsh.
02:38Sikanda hasn't learned, still dropping him in short.
02:40That's something you can't do to Rodney Marsh at Sikanda's place, and pace and a short-arm jab.
02:46Just putting it away forward of squarely. Beautiful shot.
02:49Rodney Marsh, very savage hooker and puller.
02:54He did get out in Perth.
02:57Pretty catch by Iqbal Qazim.
02:59Then that one going straight to ground.
03:02Here's Marjorie Cohen, and he's following to Marsh.
03:07Marsh gets that through at the before.
03:09Well-proud Rodney Marsh, just pitching a fraction short, onto the back foot.
03:14Get a beautifully square of the wicket.
03:19His next man in will be Dennis Lilley.
03:24He's the fellow that could cause him a few problems out there in the second innings.
03:28In the air, it's safe.
03:33Four runs.
03:39Marsh chancing his arm and hitting strongly through mid-on.
03:44Two pours coming in this over.
03:46Rodney Marsh just clipping over the top of mid-on.
03:49Bring a little caution to the breeze.
03:51A little dance down the wicket.
03:53Elevation in the shot, and just clearing it with VJs.
03:56See, this is the last over before T, and he's desperate to be there after T.
04:04Very tight batten pad close together.
04:07Just pushing forward.
04:11Bit of rough outside that off stump for Rod Marsh.
04:13He's got to make sure he smothers that.
04:17Four runs. Great shot.
04:19Waited for the loose one.
04:21Magic just straying in length.
04:22Just a fraction short.
04:24Rodney Marsh has put the seize upon it and thumped it through that offside.
04:28Good shot by him.
04:33Six for four, Rodney Marsh.
04:35And Marsh is on 27.
04:37In the commentary box, we have Tony Gregg and Frank Tyson.
04:39It's in the air and played down the ground.
04:46That could be out.
04:47It's out-court.
04:48Yes, though.
04:49Miscued there by Marsh.
04:50The ball's skying up to Zahir.
04:52Makes no mistake with a catch.
04:54And now Imran Khan level with Mahmood on 139 test wickets.
04:58Handshake from Safras as a result of this wicket.
05:02That ball moving into Marsh.
05:04Marsh trying to hit him on the onside.
05:06Getting a leading edge.
05:07Skying to Zahir at mid-off.
05:09So, Marsh is out.
05:10The first wicket of the morning has fallen.
05:12Seven for 469.
05:14Rodney Marsh played a gritty and valuable knock of 27 runs of 62 balls in 73 minutes during the first things of the second test match against Pakistan at Brisbane in 1981.
05:25Showcasing his trademark fighting spirit and resilience.
05:29Coming in under pressure, Rodney Marsh countered Pakistan discipline bowling with sharp instincts and positive intent.
05:37Striking five crisp boundaries that lifted the tempo at a crucial stage of the innings.
05:42Although the scoreboard may show a modest contribution, his stay at the crease helped stabilize Australia and frustrate the ballers.
05:50Reflecting Rodney Marsh's importance as a dependable lawyer middle-order past man.
05:54And a fierce competitor who always brought energy and a character to the game.
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