Star batsman Mitchell Marsh declined the Test opening role for Australia after the retirement of veteran opening batsman David Warner. Marsh who comes early in the white ball cricket for Australia asserted that he wants to continue batting at number six in the longest format of the game.

"How do I answer this without making a headline? For me, I appreciate there`s talk about it (him opening) and eventually, we`re going to need a new opener with Davey leaving.