Geoff Marsh was born in 1958 in Northam, Western Australia. A former cricketer, coach, and selector, Marsh is best known for his role as a right-handed opening batsman for Australia. He played 50 Test matches and 117 One Day Internationals (ODIs) during his international career.
At the age of 19, Marsh made his first-class debut for Western Australia during the 1977–78 Sheffield Shield season. That same year, he also took part in five Australian rules football matches for South Fremantle in the West Australian National Football League before dedicating himself exclusively to cricket.
Geoff Marsh quickly established himself as a steady and reliable opening batsman on the domestic circuit. Although he was on the fringes of the national team for several years, his consistent performances eventually earned him a place in the Australian Test side. He made his Test debut in 1985 against India and participated in the tour of New Zealand the same year.
One of his early domestic matches is famously remembered for a "golden pair"—being dismissed for zero runs in both innings—while playing for Western Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. This rare feat was noted on a hand-written honors board stored within the team's dressing room as part of its internal record-keeping tradition.
[page-break]Marsh solidified his role as a dependable opening batsman, forming crucial partnerships with players like David Boon and Mark Taylor. His international career spanned more than seven years, concluding in 1992. One of his most memorable performances came during the 1987 Cricket World Cup in India, where he scored an unbeaten 126 against New Zealand in Chandigarh. His contributions helped Australia secure its first World Cup title.
Though he captained Australia in only four ODIs, Marsh was widely regarded for his consistency. He maintained a batting average of over 40 in ODIs, although his strike rate was considered modest compared to some of his contemporaries. Nevertheless, his tactical approach and stability at the top of the order earned him widespread respect.
After retiring from playing, Marsh transitioned into coaching. He guided the Australian national team to victory in the 1999 Cricket World Cup held in England. Following that success, he also took on head coaching roles for Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, contributing to the development of cricket in those countries.
Geoff Marsh comes from a family with a strong sporting tradition. His two sons, Shaun Marsh and Mitchell Marsh, have both represented Australia in Test cricket—Shaun made his debut against Sri Lanka, while Mitchell debuted against Pakistan. His daughter, Melissa Marsh, played professional basketball in the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL). Though he is known to be married, details about his wife and net worth have not been publicly disclosed.
| Birth Date: | 31 Dec, 1958 |
| Age: | 61 yrs |
| Occupations: | Cricketer Australian rules football player |
| Citizenship: | Australia |
| Birth Place: | Northam |
| Education: | Hale School |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | Cricketer |
| Net Worth 2021: | 1.6 million |
