Is Mitch Marsh Related To Rod Marsh? Relationship Explained

The same surname, “Marsh,” and nationality, along with cricket professionalism, raised a query if the Australian international cricketer Mitch Marsh is related to the late wicketkeeper Rod Marsh.

Many even set their assumptions if they might have some familial relationship. However, the two are not related.

The late Australian professional cricketer Rod Marsh played professionally for 14 years from 1970-71 season through 1983-84 season.

In his career, Rodney, an MBE honoree, set a world record of 355 wicketkeeping dismissals, which is the same number his teammate Dennis Lillee achieved in ace bowling.

Aside from his career achievements, the late Marsh was also trademarked for his unique mustache. Then, after his retirement, he worked as a commentator & coach.

At 74, he died on March 4, 2022, eight days after a heart attack that left him in critical condition.

Is Mitch Marsh Related To Rod Marsh? Relationship Explained

Long answer short, the Australian all-round cricket player Mitch Marsh is not related to Rod Marsh by any means. They don’t have any distant relation, let alone being related by blood.

The only thing the two share is the same surname, “Marsh,” and their enthusiasm for cricket. Also, both of Australian nationality hail from the same state of Western Australia and played for the Western Australian men’s cricket team in different timelines.

Born on October 20, 1991, Mitch was seven years old when Rod retired from cricket in 1984.

Contrary to widespread rumors that Rod and Mitch have some familial relationship, they have separate families of their own.

Mitchell Ross Marsh is the son of Geoff Marsh, a former cricketer, coach, and selector, and his wife, Michelle Marsh.

He is the youngest of three children of his parents, who grew up with an elder brother, Shaun Marsh (b. July 9, 1983), and an elder sister, Melissa Marsh (b. May 28, 1985).

His brother, Shaun, is a former left-handed top-order batsman. He retired from first-class cricket in 2023 but continues to play in BBL with Melbourne Renegades.

Mitch’s sister, Melissa, is the 2022 Basketball WA Hall of Famer who played in the WNBL and SBL teams until her retirement in 2014.

Family Tree Of Late Rod Marsh

Rodney William Marsh (b. November 4, 1947- d. March 4, 2022) is the son of Barbara and Ken Marsh.

His older brother, Graham Marsh, is an Australian golfer. Born on January 14, 1944, Graham is 79 years old now.

He records more than 70 professional wins, including one in the PGA Tour, 20 in the Japan Golf Tour, and 10 in the European Tour.

The 2009 ICC Cricket Hall of Fame inductee is survived by his three sons (Daniel, Paul, and Jamie), whom he welcomed with his PE teacher wife, Roslyn (who had married in 1969).

Rod’s son, Daniel, is a former Australian cricketer who captained the Tasmanian Tigers in the 2000s during the absence of Ricky Ponting (considered one of the best captains).

His other son, Paul, is the CEO of the AFL Players Association (2014- present).

Mitch Marsh’s Wife And Married Life: Do They Share Kids?

Mitch, who has won two Cricket World Cups (2015 & 2023), is now married. He exchanged vows with his longtime girlfriend-turned-wife, Greta Mack, in April 2023.

His wife, Greta, is the co-director of The Farm Margaret River.

The Australian cricketer took to Instagram to share the pictures of his wedding. Among the attendees were family members, relatives & close friends, including Joel Paris and Brad Shepherd.

According to his Instagram post, Marsh got engaged to Greta in September 2021 & married nearly two years later.

The duo has yet to share kids. Instead, Mitch shares pictures of his brother Shaun’s son on social media.

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