Daniel James Marsh (born 14 June 1973) is a former Australian

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er who captained the

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. The son of former late Australian keeper

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, he was a right-handed

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and a handy slow left-arm orthodox bowler. He played for

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early on in his career and played County Cricket for

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. Dan Marsh was a powerful striker of the ball and was capable of occupying the crease for long periods. He led the Tasmanians to just their second ever trophy when they won the 2004–05

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. He contributed a half century in the final. As Tasmania's stand-in captain in the absence of Australian

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captain

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, Marsh led Tasmania to its maiden

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final win in 2006–07, and also captained the Tigers to their third domestic one-day trophy when they won the Ford Ranger Cup in 2007–08. Whilst Ricky Ponting was officially the Tasmanian cricket captain from 2001/02 until he announced he was standing down on 21 November 2007, this was primarily a ceremonial appointment in order to have the Australian captain as Tasmanian captain as well. In effect Marsh, his vice-captain, performed the captaincy duties on most occasions, and was appointed outright following Ponting standing aside. He retired from First Class Cricket at the end of the 2009–10 Australian domestic season.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Marsh, Daniel 1973 births Living people Tasmania cricketers Leicestershire cricketers Australian expatriate cricketers in England People educated at Christ Church Grammar School South Australia cricketers Australian cricketers Cricketers from Perth, Western Australia Australian cricket coaches