Marnus Labuschagne
In short
Marnus Labuschagne is an Australian international cricketer who plays for the national team. He is currently in the news following a poor performance in a Test match chase where he was dismissed in the opening over by Kagiso Rabada.
Who they are now
He is a top-order batter for the Australian national cricket team and also captains Queensland. He plays for the Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash League.
Why they are in the news
People are searching for him because former Australian players have suggested he should be dropped from the squad following a long period without scoring a century.
An example of their work
He was a key member of the Australian squads that won both the 2023 World Test Championship and the 2023 ODI World Cup. He has previously reached the number one ranking in the ICC Test batting rankings.
Sources
- Marnus Labuschagne
- Kagiso Rabada dismisses Matthew Renshaw and Marnus Labuschagne in sensational opening over
- ‘Great career, Marnus [Labuschagne], but it’s the end’: Ex-Australia stars pick top 7 batters for New Zealand Test series
- 48 innings without a ton: Why Aussie icons say Marnus Labuschagne’s Test career is over