SYDNEY: Australia`s Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the forthcoming Champions Trophy with a back injury, with the all-rounder needing an `extended period of rehabilitation`.

Marsh struggled with the compliant during their recent home Test series against India and Cricket Australia said the problem had not `responded sufficiently`.

`Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy with ongoing lower back pain and dysfunction,` CA said on Friday.

`His lower back pain flared leading the selection panel to make the longer term decision for Marsh to complete a more extended period of rehabilitation.`-AFP