Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy due to lower back pain, a team spokesperson said on Friday.

Australia handed a major setback as Mitchell Marsh is ruled out of the Champions Trophy due to a lower-back injury, raising concerns over his IPL participation. The selectors now face a crucial decision in finding his replacement for the tournament.

A statement from CA confirmed that Marsh's injury had not responded adequately to rehabilitation, leading to the decision to extend his rest and rehabilitation period.

The experienced all-rounder will be sidelined for the Champions Trophy and Australia will be forced to name a replacement player.

"Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the upcoming ICC Men's Champion's Trophy with ongoing lower back pain and dysfunction," CA said in a statement today. "The National Selection Panel and Australian men's medical team ruled Marsh out of the tournament with the injury which has not responded sufficiently to rehabilitation.

A back injury has sidelined Mitch Marsh just as the allrounder was hoping to reassert his credentials on the international stage.

Due to a back injury, Mitchell Marsh will be unable to compete in the Champions Trophy and is not expected to return this season.