Shaun Marsh proves fitness for SA Tests with half-century

Shaun Marsh marked his return from injury with a half-century on the opening day of Western Australia's 600th Sheffield Shield match. Western Australia declared on 9 for 271 and were able to dismiss the South Australian openers cheaply before the close of play.

Marsh's 73 off 151 balls at the top of the order has come as a welcome sign with the national selectors picking the Test squad to face South Africa on Friday. He is the incumbent opener, having scored a century in Australia's last Test, against Sri Lanka in Colombo, but he had torn his hamstring in a Matador Cup match earlier this month.