Labuschagne scored four runs in Australia’s innings-and-51-run win over Bangladesh in the second Test at the Great Barrier Reef Arena. The right-handed batter was bowled by Shoriful Islam after the ball deflected off his thigh pad onto the leg stump. He has now gone 23 Tests and 43 innings without a century.
“I don't reckon I can guarantee anyone really. He's not scored the runs he would've liked,” Pat Cummins said. “I did say a couple of days ago – and I think it still stands – he's been batting fantastically well off the field. But it doesn't mean much. You've got to convert that into runs out there.”
'I cannot guarantee anyone, really' ?️ Cummins when asked if Marnus Labuschagne will be retained for the South Africa tour pic.twitter.com/e7ZArqtomo
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Marnus Labuschagne did not receive a second batting opportunity in Mackay. Australia were bowled out for 210 runs in the first innings. Mitchell Starc completed his 10-wicket haul to dismiss Bangladesh for 95 in the second innings.
Marnus Labuschagne's Declining Form Ahead of South Africa Tour
Australia head coach Andrew McDonald had called for “big runs” from Labuschagne before the Mackay Test. However, the No. 3 batter managed only four runs after scoring 1 and 31 in Darwin. His recent decline has put his place under serious pressure.
Australia's Top-Order Struggles Extend Beyond Labuschagne
Australia’s batting problems go beyond Marnus Labuschagne. Since the start of 2024, their batters at positions one, two and three have averaged only 28.58. They have scored just four centuries from those positions, with three coming from Travis Head during the Ashes.
Australia have also struggled to find a settled opening pair. Jake Weatherald scored 23 and 0 in Darwin before being dropped, while Matthew Renshaw returned in Mackay and made only eight. Alex Carey and Beau Webster also failed with the bat, leaving Australia with several concerns ahead of the South Africa tour.
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