WA captain Mitch Marsh insists he won't let the prospect of a dream Ashes call-up distract him as he prepares to make a full-time return to allrounder duties.
Marsh was forced to start the domestic season as a specialist batsman after undergoing a right shoulder reconstruction in March.
But he now looms as an Ashes smoky after making a surprise early return to competitive bowling during WA's recent Sheffield Shield draw with Queensland.
Marsh looked sharp in taking 2-49 off nine overs to help save the game for WA and his workload will increase when he lines up against Victoria at the MCG starting Sunday.
The preference of Australian selectors is to have a strong allrounder in the Test squad.
The lack of in-form allrounders saw them pick Shaun Marsh for the No.6 spot for the Ashes-opening win over England in Brisbane.
But if Mitch Marsh puts in a strong display against Victoria, he would be a chance for the third Ashes Test at the WACA Ground, starting on December 14.
WA teammates Hilton Cartwright and Marcus Stoinis will also aim to push their case.
"All three of us are great mates and when we're playing for WA, we're doing everything we can to win that game," Marsh said.
'That's the thing you learn over time - all the other stuff is just a distraction and it's irrelevant when you're playing for WA and wearing the baggy black cap."
Marsh was widely criticised for his inconsistent batting during his 21-Test career.
The right-hander averaged 21.74 across that period, managing just two half-centuries in 35 innings.
But he has worked hard on his batting since undergoing shoulder surgery and the early results have been promising.
Already this domestic season he's produced 47no, 67no, 124, 80no, 95 and 141.
"I was under a lot of pressure with my cricket (before I got injured)," Marsh said.
"I had a bit of time away. I got my body right. I worked with my batting coach Scott Meuleman over a six-month period and I've learned a few things.
"Right now, I'm ready to go as an allrounder."
