Shaun Edward Marsh was born on July 9, 1983, in Narrogin, Western Australia. He is the son of former Australian cricketer and current coach Geoff Marsh. Shaun has a younger brother, Mitchell Marsh, who is also a professional cricketer, and a sister named Melissa. The Marsh children were raised in Narrogin before Shaun and Mitchell attended Wesley College in Perth, where they both excelled in cricket during their school years.
Marsh began his cricketing journey through Australia’s youth system, representing the country at both Under-17 and Under-19 levels. His standout performance came during the 2001–2002 tour of New Zealand, where he finished as the fourth-highest run-scorer in the tournament. He made his debut in first-class cricket in March 2001, representing Western Australia against South Australia at the WACA Ground.
In 2002, he continued his progression by joining the Western Australia team for matches that included a tour game against the visiting England XI. That same year, he debuted in the ING Cup for the Warriors against South Australia's Redbacks. In 2004, he signed with Walsden Cricket Club in England, gaining valuable experience in overseas conditions. Throughout his tenure with the Warriors, Marsh played 35 matches over two seasons and emerged as one of the team's leading run scorers. In 2006, his strong performances earned him a spot in the Australia A squad.
In 2008, Shaun Marsh was signed by Kings XI Punjab to play in the inaugural season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). He opened the batting and quickly made an impact, finishing the season as the tournament's highest run scorer and playing a key role in the team’s performance, particularly with a standout game against the Rajasthan Royals.
His IPL success was followed by a central contract with Cricket Australia. That same year, he made his international debut for Australia. He first appeared in a Twenty20 match in June and then made an impressive One Day International (ODI) debut, scoring 81 runs and earning the Man of the Match award.
| Birth Date: | 9 Jul, 1983 |
| Age: | 36 yrs |
| Occupations: | Cricketer |
| Citizenship: | Australia |
| Birth Place: | Narrogin |
| Education: | Wesley College |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | Australian cricketer |
