AUSTRALIA’S selection of Mitch Marsh alongside brother Shaun means that three Marshes, including father Geoff, have played at the WACA for their country. Cricketing genes can be strong and two of England’s current team, Stuart Broad and Jonny Bairstow, both had fathers who played for England. Indeed, Chris made an Ashes hundred at Perth in 1986/87.
The greatest genetic bond, though, at least in terms of caps, must be the one between the Waugh brothers, Steve and Mark. Twins, they managed to notch up 296 Tests for Australia and 619 one-day internationals together – a tally ...