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Marnus Labuschagne has successfully made his name in the sphere of domestic cricket. He holds the noteworthy potential of scoring good runs and delivers outstandingly to the opposition of the ball. He plays predominantly for ODIs and tests.
He possesses strong credentials in the limited-overs and has received several accolades and appreciation for his impeccable batting performance. He had gained a strong position in test cricket. He is considered to be an Aussie great in the coming days.
Marnus Labuschagne joined the Queensland Cricket underage system at the age of 11 after migrating to Brisbane in 2004. Later in 2014- 2015, when he was 20, he made a notable debut in the opening round of the Marsh Shield Campaign against South Australia where he was able to make 83 runs.
The career of the top-order batsman escalated in 2019 when he became the world’s premium run-scorer in a test match. He secured four centuries from a total of five matches. This score encompasses a double-century and he flourished as a famous batsman. Though he played an off-season, it did not take time for his performance graph to go upward.
In the Matador BBQs One-day Cup, 2016- 2017, he scored 271 runs. This highlights his potential in limited overs format and he received a contract in the Big Bash League, in 2016 with the Brisbane Heat.
Marnus Labuschagne also had the chance to play in the Gabba Test, 2014 for the Border-Gavaskar trophy. He was included in the team as a substitute fielder.
Marnus Labuschagne started his international career in 2018. Until 2019, he was not featured in the red-ball cricket in Ashes series in England. Till then he played after two test matches in which he made a cumulative run of 81 runs in all four innings. His potential cannot be ignored by the Australian selectors to choose him for the position of a regular test opener
In 2019’s second test match at Lord’s, Labuschagne came on as a concussion substitute when Steve Smith could not handle a bouncer from Jofra Archer. Even Labuschagne faced the same bouncer, however, he fought that well and scored 59 runs out of 100 balls. Out of them, he hit eight fours.
In the later years, Labuschagne emerged to be the batting mainstay of Australia. He scored 3474 runs in 39 tests. The all-rounder made 10 centuries and 15 fifties. His best score was 215.
Since his debut, no one could match the consistency of Labuschagne. The Queenslander wrapped his full year playing international cricket and became the highest run-scorer in the test matches. He scored 1104 runs in the 11 tests at an average of 64.94. He even outscored Smith and Joe Root.
The player thrives more at home. Initiall, his performances were not of a top-notch level away from home. The main driving force for his rise in the sphere of international cricket during his on-field partnership with Smith.
Marnus Labuschagne flourished as the second-highest run-scorer and secured the third position overall in the 2021-2023 ICC World Test Championship. He made 1576 runs. Out of which he made five centuries in 20 tests and 35 innings. This performance placed him among the top ICC test players ranking.
Marnus LabusChagne successfully took the position for the Queensland Bulls. He has been always appreciated because of his potential to make notable runs and consistency. More efficiency in white-ball cricket will help him upgrade his position and he will definitely be a name in the list of the world’s top batters.
FAQs
What is the net worth of Marnus Labuschagne?
As of 2023, the net worth of Marnus Labuschagne is $5 million (₹ 40 crore). The majority of his earnings come from the Cricket Australian contract worth $1.2 million.
Is Marnus Labuschagne married?
Yes, Marbus Labuschagne is married. The name of his wife is Rebekah. They got married in the year 2017.
What is the age of Marnus Labuschagne?
Marnus Labuschagne was born on 22nd June 1994. He is currently 29 years old.
