Ashes 2015: Mitchell Johnson thunderbolt leaves Shaun Marsh with split fingernail

By Chris Barrett
Updated July 3 2015 - 9:08pm, first published 8:56pm
Blow: Shaun Marsh has been in good touch so far  this tour and is challenging Chris Rogers for a spot at the top of the batting order for the first Test. Photo: Getty Images
Blow: Shaun Marsh has been in good touch so far this tour and is challenging Chris Rogers for a spot at the top of the batting order for the first Test. Photo: Getty Images

CHELMSFORD:  Shaun Marsh suffered a painful blow from one of his own on Friday when he was struck on the hand by Mitchell Johnson and left with a split fingernail as the Australians warmed up before the third day of their tour match against Essex.