Labuschagne did the most shameful thing in the history of Australian test cricket, biting his nose against India
Delhi: On the first day of the Perth Test between India and Australia, Kangaroo batsman Marnus Labuschagne made a unique record in Test cricket. He has become the batsman to play the slowest innings for Australia in Test cricket history.
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Labuschagne faced only 2 runs in 52 balls and his strike rate was 3.85. After this, he was caught by Virat Kohli on the ball of Mohammad Siraj.
Labuschagne's strike rate is the slowest in the history of Australia in Test cricket. He broke Steve O'Keefe's record made against Sri Lanka in 2016. In that match, O'Keefe scored only 4 runs in 98 balls at a strike rate of 4.08.
Labuschagne's performance
Labuschagne has played 13 matches so far in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle, in which he has scored 655 runs at an average of 28.47. Labuschagne's figures in the year 2024 have been very disappointing. This year he has scored only 242 runs in 11 innings. His average during this period has been 26.88. He has scored 3 half-centuries with his bat and his best score has been 90 runs.
Labuschagne scored his last Test century in July 2023. After that, he has scored only 349 runs in 9 matches and his average has been 23.26.
FAQ
Who is Marnus Labuschagne?
Marnus Labuschagne (born 22 June 1994) is a South African-born Australian cricketer.
What is the role of Marnus Labuschagne?
Marnus Labuschagne is a right-handed batsman, who is known for playing big innings.
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