Pink-ball Test: Watch - Marnus Labuschagne imitates Steve Smith in his shaky 47-run knock in Adelaide
4 years, 3 months ago

Pink-ball Test: Watch - Marnus Labuschagne imitates Steve Smith in his shaky 47-run knock in Adelaide

India Today  

Admiration for your seniors is a very important thing, be it any field, one can always learn from the experience of others. Australia batsman Marnus Labuschagne's admiration for his senior Steve Smith is known to all. Labuschagne struggled in his 47-run knock and even tried to copy Steve Smith's style to get in the zone. The South Africa-born left balls outside the off-stump exactly how Steve Smith did during the 2019 Ashes. Steve Smith leaving the ball is the most entertaining thing I’ve seen in a long time #Ashes pic.twitter.com/nuuyRrDpaJ — Alexandra Hartley August 16, 2019 Earlier, England pacer Jofra Archer had also tried to copy Steve Smith's 'art' but in the nets.

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IND vs AUS: Ravindra Jadeja holds Marnus Labuschagne by chest; Watch Steve Smith’s reaction in Champions Trophy semis
2 weeks, 6 days ago

IND vs AUS: Ravindra Jadeja holds Marnus Labuschagne by chest; Watch Steve Smith’s reaction in Champions Trophy semis

Live Mint  

Steve Smith was visibly unimpressed when Ravindra Jadeja held Marnus Labuschagne by the latter's chest during the first semifinal between India and Australia in the Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai on Tuesday. The Australian captain punches a Ravindra Jadeja delivery straight towards Marnus Labuschagne. The Indian left-arm spinner sticks his right foot out and looked to hit the bat of …

AUS vs SL, 2nd Test: Steve Smith backs Labuschagne; Connolly may debut against Sri Lanka
1 month, 2 weeks ago

AUS vs SL, 2nd Test: Steve Smith backs Labuschagne; Connolly may debut against Sri Lanka

The Hindu  

Australia stand-in captain Steve Smith backed number three batter Marnus Labuschagne to regain his form and hinted spin-bowling all-rounder Cooper Connolly could make his test debut in the second match against Sri Lanka on Thursday. Labuschagne has scored one hundred in his last 49 innings and managed 20 in the opening test against Sri Lanka, while team mates Usman Khawaja, …

'My wife asked if I have man crush on Steve Smith': Ashwin's obsession to decode Aussie star left Prithi 'concerned'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'My wife asked if I have man crush on Steve Smith': Ashwin's obsession to decode Aussie star left Prithi 'concerned'

Hindustan Times  

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy series has witnessed some of the most iconic individual rivalries in Test cricket. In the modern era, one of them was between Australia's Steve Smith and former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin. The rivalry began in 2013, with Ashwin having dismissed Smith only once in 355 balls across two series, during which the latter scored 216 runs. Three …

Steve Smith goes past cricket legends Gavaskar, Lara for massive Test record
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Steve Smith goes past cricket legends Gavaskar, Lara for massive Test record

Hindustan Times  

Galle, : Australia's modern-day great Steve Smith moved past cricketing icons Sunil Gavaskar, Younis Khan, Brian Lara and Mahela Jayawardene in the tally of most Test hundreds by a player. Steve Smith goes past cricket legends Gavaskar, Lara for massive Test record In the opening Test on Wednesday against Sri Lanka in Galle, Smith first got the monkey off his …

Ex-Australian spinner says Smith was "born a cricketer", reminisces getting first glimpse of his "hand-eye coordination"
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ex-Australian spinner says Smith was "born a cricketer", reminisces getting first glimpse of his "hand-eye coordination"

Hindustan Times  

Galle, : Former Australian spinner Kerry O'Keeffe hailed star batter Steve Smith on completing his 10,000 Test runs, saying that he was "born a cricketer" and further recalled the days when the veteran started out as a leg-spin bowling all-rounder. Ex-Australian spinner says Smith was "born a cricketer", reminisces getting first glimpse of his "hand-eye coordination" January 29, 2025, will …

Australia batter Steve Smith passes 10,000 Test runs in opener against Sri Lanka
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australia batter Steve Smith passes 10,000 Test runs in opener against Sri Lanka

The Independent  

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Steve Smith joins 10,000 club as Australia start strong in first Test against Sri Lanka
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Steve Smith joins 10,000 club as Australia start strong in first Test against Sri Lanka

Deccan Chronicle  

Galle: Skipper Steve Smith crossed a milestone 10,000 runs in Test cricket as Australia reached 145-2 at lunch on day one of the first match against Sri Lanka. Head, promoted to the top of the order in place of teenager Sam Konstas for his ability against spin, attacked early to put Sri Lanka on the back foot. Sri Lanka struck …

Steve Smith reacts to 'hurtful' dismissal at 9999 Test runs in 5th Test vs India: 'I let it wander too much...'
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Steve Smith reacts to 'hurtful' dismissal at 9999 Test runs in 5th Test vs India: 'I let it wander too much...'

Hindustan Times  

Although Australia completed a memorable and dominant series victory in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy over India with a six-wicket win at the Sydney Cricket Ground, it might have been a slightly bittersweet day for Steven Smith, as he agonisingly missed out on the opportunity to reach the coveted 10,000-run mark in Test cricket by twice getting dismissed in the 9,990s in …

Steve Smith attributes missing out on 10,000 Test runs milestone to tough SCG pitch
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Steve Smith attributes missing out on 10,000 Test runs milestone to tough SCG pitch

India Today  

Veteran Australian batter Steve Smith said he had never encountered a wicket like the one at the SCG after falling one run short of 10,000 career runs in the five-match Test series against India for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. In Australia's first innings of the fifth Test, Smith edged a delivery to slip five runs shy of the landmark. "Five Test …

Marnus Labuschagne and Mohammed Siraj engage in cheeky banter, caught flipping bails in Gabba
3 months, 1 week ago

Marnus Labuschagne and Mohammed Siraj engage in cheeky banter, caught flipping bails in Gabba

Live Mint  

While Mohamed Siraj hasn’t particularly impressed with his performances with the ball in the ongling Border Gavakar Trophy, the pacer has made quite a news about his on field behaviour. During the 33rd over the match, Siraj went up to the stumps at the batter’s end and switched the positioning of the bails, perhaps in a bid to rile up …

How 10-day break between Perth and Adelaide helped Marnus Labuschagne find the missing link and regain his mojo
3 months, 2 weeks ago

How 10-day break between Perth and Adelaide helped Marnus Labuschagne find the missing link and regain his mojo

Hindustan Times  

Australia premier batter Marnus Labuschagne shared his process, which helped him regain his mojo in the second Test match against India at Adelaide. Australia's Marnus Labuschagne played a 64-run knock off 126 balls. ‘The 10 days off was about trying to reconnect…’: Labuschagne The Aussie batter suggested that the 10-day break between the two Tests allowed him to go for …

IND vs AUS 2024: How Marnus Labuschagne found salvation in Adelaide with a fresh batting approach
3 months, 2 weeks ago

IND vs AUS 2024: How Marnus Labuschagne found salvation in Adelaide with a fresh batting approach

The Hindu  

What Marnus Labuschagne experienced in the Perth Test against India could easily be his worst episode in professional cricket. Labuschagne’s shuffle across the stumps, the lifeblood of his run-scoring method, proved to be the bane of his existence - Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj trapped him in front using sharp, full-length in-swingers. Australia’s Marnus Labuschagne plays a shot on the …

How Marnus Labuschagne recovered from poor form: Took a lot out of my ability
3 months, 2 weeks ago

How Marnus Labuschagne recovered from poor form: Took a lot out of my ability

India Today  

Marnus Labuschagne talked about the adjustments he has made to his game to return to form. After Australia lost the wicket of Usman Khawaja early in their first innings, Labuschagne scored 64 runs off 126 balls with the help of nine fours. ‘Wasn't as difficult’ It was Labuschagne’s 67-run partnership with Nathan McSweeney that helped Australia gain momentum in the …

Pink-ball Test: Fiery Mohammed Siraj celebrappeals, sledges Labuschagne on Day 2
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pink-ball Test: Fiery Mohammed Siraj celebrappeals, sledges Labuschagne on Day 2

India Today  

Mohammed Siraj was at his animated best on Saturday morning in Adelaide as he bowled his heart out in an extended spell. Mohammed Siraj even came up with the famous Stuart Broad 'celebrappeal', but he was not able to get a wicket in the morning session. Siraj even tried to needle Marnus Labuschagne, who was slowly but surely returning to …

Pink-ball Test: Rohit Sharma flops on return to No.6, falls for 3 off 23 balls
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pink-ball Test: Rohit Sharma flops on return to No.6, falls for 3 off 23 balls

India Today  

Rohit Sharma's return to the No.6 spot during the pink-ball Test in Adelaide ended on a sour note as the India captain was dismissed for just 3 runs off 23 balls. Rohit, who had decided to give up his opener's spot to KL Rahul, came into bat during the 22nd over after India lost Shubman Gill. The Aussie pacer was …

Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne suffer body blows ahead of Adelaide Test, situation worsens for Australia
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne suffer body blows ahead of Adelaide Test, situation worsens for Australia

Hindustan Times  

Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith are the two lynchpins of Australia's batting lineup. Australia's Marnus Labuschagne, right, reaches out for the ball as he and teammate Steve Smith attempt to field the ball. Smith and Labuschagne look to find form Both Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith have been struggling for runs in the longest format. Both Marnus and Steve Smith …

Fresh injury scare for Australia as Steve Smith exits nets after getting injured
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Fresh injury scare for Australia as Steve Smith exits nets after getting injured

India Today  

Senior Australia batter Steve Smith left the nets after getting hit on his finger during practice. Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25: Full Coverage Earlier, former Australia batter Ricky Ponting has asked Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne to take a note out of Virat Kohli’s book. Speaking on the ICC Review, Ponting said that the Australia batters will do well to follow Virat …

Michael Vaughan suggests Marnus Labuschagne to be more positive at the crease
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Michael Vaughan suggests Marnus Labuschagne to be more positive at the crease

India Today  

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has suggested struggling Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne to be more positive at the crease. However, despite his failures, Vaughan has backed the star batter and expects him to get selected for the second Test in Adelaide. I’m a big believer that once you start a series with a team, unless there’s an injury or two …

Pat Cummins and Co. reveal challenges of facing pink ball before Adelaide Test
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Pat Cummins and Co. reveal challenges of facing pink ball before Adelaide Test

India Today  

The Australian stars revealed the challenges of facing the pink ball ahead of the 2nd Test vs India in Adelaide. Sometimes the game go at different paces as the ball gets older and softer or is hard, but outside of that it's test," Pat Cummins said in the same video. Watch the video here- Australian skipper #PatCummins, #SteveSmith & #TravisHead …

Watch: Marnus Labuschagne focuses on intent after Perth disaster
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch: Marnus Labuschagne focuses on intent after Perth disaster

India Today  

Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne was spotted changing his batting methods in training ahead of the pink ball Test match in Adelaide. Marnus who had a terrible showing in the opening Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth was seen batting with more intent against the pink ball. Before the Perth Test match, Marnus had spoken about channelling his inner …

‘Looked the most tentative’: Ricky Ponting’s scathing assessment of under-fire Marnus Labuschagne
3 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Looked the most tentative’: Ricky Ponting’s scathing assessment of under-fire Marnus Labuschagne

Hindustan Times  

Australia's No.3 batter Marnus Labuschagne is coping with severe criticism for his performances in the last two years. Marnus Labuschagne scored a total of five runs across two innings in the Perth Test. Top 15 buys at IPL 2025 Auction Share Via Copy Link Rishabh Pant ₹ 27 Cr DC LSG Total Match 111 Total Runs 3284 Highest Score 128 …

'Labuschagne should be replaced, Smith's form a serious concern': Johnson's no-holds-barred take on AUS duo's form
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

'Labuschagne should be replaced, Smith's form a serious concern': Johnson's no-holds-barred take on AUS duo's form

Hindustan Times  

Veteran Australia paceman Mitchell Johnson has voiced his opinion on Marnus Labuschagne's Test cricket form and bluntly stated that it's time to drop him from the playing XI for the second Test against India. Top 15 buys at IPL 2025 Auction Share Via Copy Link Rishabh Pant ₹ 27 Cr DC LSG Total Match 111 Total Runs 3284 Highest Score …

IND vs AUS, 2nd Test: Mitchell Johnson advocates replacement of Labuschagne for pink-ball Test
3 months, 3 weeks ago

IND vs AUS, 2nd Test: Mitchell Johnson advocates replacement of Labuschagne for pink-ball Test

The Hindu  

Former Australia pacer Mitchell Johnson has called for a replacement of batter Marnus Labuschagne after his poor run of form, for the second Test against India in Adelaide from December. The Aussies suffered a 295-run loss to India in the first Test, with the 30-year-old scoring an abysmal five runs over two innings. “It would give him a chance to …

Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne can learn from Virat Kohli: Ponting
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne can learn from Virat Kohli: Ponting

India Today  

Former Australia batter Ricky Ponting has asked Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne to take a note out of Virat Kohli’s book. Speaking on the ICC Review, Ponting said that the Australia batters will do well to follow Virat Kohli if they wish to come out of their form slump in this series. Once middle-order stalwarts, Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne …

BGT, 1st test, Day 4: Siraj removes Smith as Aus go into lunch at 104 for five
3 months, 3 weeks ago

BGT, 1st test, Day 4: Siraj removes Smith as Aus go into lunch at 104 for five

Deccan Chronicle  

Perth: Mohammed Siraj bowled a couple of incisive morning spells to remove the seasoned Usman Khawaja and out-of-form Steven Smith as Australia gasped to 104 for five at lunch on day four of the first Test against India. Chasing a near impossible target of 534, Australia, who resumed on 12 for three, were reduced to 17 for 4 when Khawaja's …

Mohammed Siraj, Marnus Labuschagne clash again after Australia batter's animated 'no run' cry, exchange words
4 months ago

Mohammed Siraj, Marnus Labuschagne clash again after Australia batter's animated 'no run' cry, exchange words

Hindustan Times  

India had a dream day three at the Optus Stadium in Perth, as centuries from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli put the team in pole position before Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj blew through three Australian wickets in a little more than four overs. Marnus Labuschagne and Mohammed Siraj shared another confrontational moment during the Perth Test match. However, his …

Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne's extended struggles a sign of players who are 'a little bit too comfortable', says Michael Vaughan
4 months ago

Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne's extended struggles a sign of players who are 'a little bit too comfortable', says Michael Vaughan

ABC  

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has voiced his concern for the state of Australia's Test team, suggesting a lack of depth behind the first-choice batters is contributing to a poor run of form from its top six. Australia's frail batting line-up was ruthlessly exposed in the first innings of the first Test against India as Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and …

Steve Smith says Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja want him back at number four for India Test series
5 months ago

Steve Smith says Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja want him back at number four for India Test series

ABC  

Steve Smith says his top-order teammates "hated" him opening in Tests, which heavily factored into his decision to return to number four in the Australian batting line-up. Smith said Test teammates Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne made it clear they would prefer him to bat behind them. Cameron Green's back injury opened the door for his return to number four, …

Marnus Labuschagne scores half-century, takes two wickets in Sheffield Shield opener against Western Australia
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Marnus Labuschagne scores half-century, takes two wickets in Sheffield Shield opener against Western Australia

ABC  

Michael Neser took a classic catch but it was his Queensland teammate Marnus Labuschagne who stole the spotlight in the Sheffield Shield clash with Western Australia at the WACA Ground. Queensland went to stumps on day two at 3-185 in reply to WA's 465, with Jack Clayton and Ben McDermott at the crease. Labuschagne's half-century represents a good warm-up ahead …

AUS vs WI pink ball Test | Steve Smith guides Australia to healthy position at stumps
1 year, 1 month ago

AUS vs WI pink ball Test | Steve Smith guides Australia to healthy position at stumps

The Hindu  

Steve Smith capped off “a pretty good day” for Australia, guiding the hosts to 60-2 at stumps on the third day of the second Test against the West Indies in Brisbane on January 27. Australia had wrapped up the West Indian second innings for 193 shortly after the tea break when No.11 Shamar Joseph had to retire hurt after being …

WATCH | Shaheen Afridi and Marnus Labuschagne indulge in heated battle at MCG on Day 1
1 year, 2 months ago

WATCH | Shaheen Afridi and Marnus Labuschagne indulge in heated battle at MCG on Day 1

India TV News  

Pakistan finally seemed to have arrived to Australia late on Day 1 of the ongoing second Test against the home side at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. While Australia took the opening session with Pakistan nipping out only David Warner just before lunch, the real battle began in the second session between Marnus Labuschagne and Shaheen Afridi. It was an …

Marnus Labuschagne declares himself fit after injury scare ahead of Boxing Day Test
1 year, 3 months ago

Marnus Labuschagne declares himself fit after injury scare ahead of Boxing Day Test

Hindustan Times  

Perth, December 18 : Star batter Marnus Labuschagne declared himself fit for the Boxing Day Test after sustaining an injury on his finger during Australia's 360-run triumph over Pakistan in the 1st Test. HT Image On Day 3 of the 1st Test, Pakistan debutant Khurram Shahzad hit the right-handed batter on the finger of his right hand with a rearing …

SA vs AUS: Marnus Labuschagne serves timely reminder to selectors with gritty knock as World Cup approaches
1 year, 6 months ago

SA vs AUS: Marnus Labuschagne serves timely reminder to selectors with gritty knock as World Cup approaches

India TV News  

Despite being left out of Australia's 15-member ODI World Cup squad, Marnus Labuschagne doesn't seem crestfallen as the right-handed batter played a stupendous knock against South Africa in the first ODI of the ongoing five-match series on Thursday to win the game for his side. Not named in the playing XI initially, Labuschagne was drafted into the XI as a …

Marnus digs in! Labuschagne scores gutsy century as Australia star frustrates England in race against the ran to win fourth Ashes Test... before falling to part-time spinner Joe Root for 111
1 year, 8 months ago

Marnus digs in! Labuschagne scores gutsy century as Australia star frustrates England in race against the ran to win fourth Ashes Test... before falling to part-time spinner Joe Root for 111

Daily Mail  

Marnus Labuschagne dug in to score a gutsy century as the Australia star lead a spirited fightback for the tourists on a wet Day 4 in Manchester, before falling for 111 runs. Marnus Labuschagne scored a gritty century to lead Australia's spirited fightback The Australia No 3 defied tricky conditions to hit his second Test ton overseas He almost lost …

Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith frustrate England’s bid for quick wickets
1 year, 8 months ago

Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith frustrate England’s bid for quick wickets

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Ashes: David Warner looks like a different player when he plays attacking cricket, says Marnus Labuschagne
1 year, 8 months ago

Ashes: David Warner looks like a different player when he plays attacking cricket, says Marnus Labuschagne

India Today  

Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne feels that David Warner's shift in mindset has led to him scoring quick runs in the Ashes 2023. If he plays that way, he looks like a different player," Labuschagne said after the first day's play. Labuschagne debuted in the Ashes at Lord's back in 2019 after Steve Smith was ruled out of the second innings …

Ashes 2023: Pressure is on Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne heading into Lord's Test, says Kevin Pietersen
1 year, 8 months ago

Ashes 2023: Pressure is on Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne heading into Lord's Test, says Kevin Pietersen

India Today  

Kevin Pietersen has said that the pressure will be on Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne to perform in the Lord's Test of Ashes 2023 after having failed to deliver at Edgbaston. Labuschagne and Smith came into the first Ashes Test as the No.1 and No.2 ranked Test batters in the world but failed to make a mark in the match. …

Ashes 2023: Australia's Steve Smith happy to be back at Edgbaston for series opener
1 year, 9 months ago

Ashes 2023: Australia's Steve Smith happy to be back at Edgbaston for series opener

Firstpost  

Four years after giving the performance that Smith considers to be the most enjoyable of his 97 Test matches for Australia, Steve Smith is excited to begin a new Ashes series at Edgbaston. Add more: Phasing Rohit Sharma out and grooming a new leader in next WTC cycle is the way forward for Team India “I think that Test match …

Australia tour of India: Steve Smith, Marnus Labuaschagne arrive in Bengaluru ahead of Test series
2 years, 1 month ago

Australia tour of India: Steve Smith, Marnus Labuaschagne arrive in Bengaluru ahead of Test series

India Today  

Star batters Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne along with Alex Carey were among the players in the first batch of Australia's traveling squad that landed in India. Australia players left in two batches on Tuesday and Wednesday from Sydney for India ahead of the much-anticipated 4-Test series, which will be the No. Screengrab from Instagram/Marnus Labuschagne Australia named an 18-member …

Watch Marnus Labuschagne’s dismissal in AUS vs SA, 3rd Test
2 years, 2 months ago

Watch Marnus Labuschagne’s dismissal in AUS vs SA, 3rd Test

The Hindu  

1 Test batter Marnus Labuschagne on Wednesday said that losing his wicket against South Africa on Day 1 of the Sydney Test was upsetting. South Africa was confident that Simon Harmer had taken a clean catch from Marnus Labuschagne in the slips, despite the third umpire ruling it not out. And I think it's probably more dangerous for the fielders …

ICC Test Rankings: Marnus Labuschagne rises to No. 1, closes in Virat Kohli on elite list
2 years, 3 months ago

ICC Test Rankings: Marnus Labuschagne rises to No. 1, closes in Virat Kohli on elite list

India Today  

Marnus Labuschagne rose to the No. Pakistan captain Babar Azam, meanwhile, rose to the 3rd spot after his valiant hundred against England in the thrilling Rawalpindi Test which England won on the final day. Former England captain Joe Root fell to the 4th spot despite scoring 23 and 73 in the two innings of the Rawalpindi Test. Labuschagne will have …

PAK vs AUS 1st Test, Day 4: Australia 449/7 at Stumps, trail by 27 runs
3 years ago

PAK vs AUS 1st Test, Day 4: Australia 449/7 at Stumps, trail by 27 runs

India TV News  

Australia’s batters flourished on a flat wicket Monday to cut Pakistan’s lead to 27 runs as the first test heads toward a draw. Australia, playing its first test in Pakistan since 1998, reached 449-7 at stumps in its first innings on Day 4 on a grassless wicket with Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith scoring half centuries. “I thought it would …

Marnus Labuschagne bats on balcony with view to Pakistan tour
3 years, 1 month ago

Marnus Labuschagne bats on balcony with view to Pakistan tour

The Hindu  

The world's top-ranked Test batsman Marnus Labuschagne is hoping to take his dominant form on Australian pitches to Pakistan and is leaving no stone unturned as he prepares for the three-Test tour. Labuschagne has been practising batting on his home balcony on a rubber mat laden with pieces of taped aluminium sheeting to try to emulate the variable bounce and …

Marnus Labuschagne ready for spin challenge in Pakistan
3 years, 1 month ago

Marnus Labuschagne ready for spin challenge in Pakistan

India TV News  

Australia's Marnus Labuschagne believes the only part that they don't have "cover for is spin" with regard to the upcoming tour to Pakistan. The South Africa-born naturalised Australian has emerged as one of their premier batsmen in Test match cricket along with his mentor Steve Smith. So it was no surprise that Labuschagne consulted Smith before preparing a batting track …

Australia vs England, 5th Test: Smith in middle as Australia extend lead to 152 at stumps on Day 2
3 years, 2 months ago

Australia vs England, 5th Test: Smith in middle as Australia extend lead to 152 at stumps on Day 2

India TV News  

Australia's captain Pat Cummins and vice-captain Steve Smith were the chief architects for the host on Day 2 of the fifth and final Test of Ashes 2021-22 here at the Blundstone Arena, Hobart on Saturday. Smith scored gritty 17 runs in 37 balls as Australia lose the top three wickets in a quick session while Cummins clinched a four-wicket haul …

Ashes 2021: Labuschagne plays down batting milestone
3 years, 3 months ago

Ashes 2021: Labuschagne plays down batting milestone

The Hindu  

Australia run-machine Marnus Labuschagne enjoys winning games for his team more than any personal milestone, the 27-year-old said after his sixth test century consolidated its position in the second Ashes Test against England on Friday. Labuschagne top-scored for the dominant host with a patient 103 to help Australia post 473-9 before declaring its innings in the day-night contest. Labuschagne's 172-run …

Australia vs England 2nd Ashes Test Day 2: England limps to 17-2 after Australia declares at 473-9
3 years, 3 months ago

Australia vs England 2nd Ashes Test Day 2: England limps to 17-2 after Australia declares at 473-9

India TV News  

Marnus Labuschagne became the first player to hit three centuries in day-night test matches while captain Steve Smith missed out on a ton as Australia strangled England with a powerful total of 473-9 declared in the second Ashes test on Friday. Labuschagne made 103 and Smith scored 93 before Australia's tailenders knocked off some quick runs against England's worn-out bowlers …

The Ashes | Smith, lower order guide Australia to commanding 473-9 before England stumble
3 years, 3 months ago

The Ashes | Smith, lower order guide Australia to commanding 473-9 before England stumble

The Hindu  

Marnus Labuschagne became the first player to hit three centuries in day-night Test matches while captain Steve Smith missed out on a ton as Australia strangled England with a powerful total of 473-9 declared in the second Ashes Test on Friday. Labuschagne made 103 and Smith scored 93 before Australia's tailenders knocked off some quick runs against England's worn-out bowlers …

Ashes 2021, 2nd Test: Australia dominates day 2 as England limps to 17-2
3 years, 3 months ago

Ashes 2021, 2nd Test: Australia dominates day 2 as England limps to 17-2

The Hindu  

Marnus Labuschagne became the first player to hit three centuries in day-night test matches while captain Steve Smith missed out on a ton as Australia strangled England with a powerful total of 473-9 declared in the second Ashes test on Friday. Labuschagne made 103 and Smith scored 93 before Australia's tail-enders knocked off some quick runs against England's worn-out bowlers …

The Ashes: Marnus Labuschagne becomes 1st player to hit 3 hundreds in day-night Tests
3 years, 3 months ago

The Ashes: Marnus Labuschagne becomes 1st player to hit 3 hundreds in day-night Tests

India Today  

Australia batsman Marnus Labuschagne added another feather to his cap on Friday after hitting his sixth hundred in the ongoing second Ashes Test against England at the Adelaide Oval. Labuschagne, who was dropped on 21 and 95 by Jos Buttler on the first day, resumed his innings on 95 on Day 2 and reached triple figures in the 94th over …

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