Marnus Labuschagne: News
Born on June 22, 1994, Marnus Labuschagne is a South African-born Australian right-arm leg-break bowler and right-handed batsman who plays for the Australian cricket team and represents the Queensland cricket team in domestic cricket. His parents moved to Australia when he was 10 years old. He made his first-class cricket debut at the Adelaide Oval during the 2014-2015 Sheffield Shield season against South Australia. He made his List A cricket debut in 2015. As of 2021, he has played 95 First-class matches and 51 List A matches. In 2018, Labuschagne made his international Test debut against Pakistan. In 2020, he made his One Day International debut against India. As of 2021, he has played 31 international matches. In 2019, he became the first player to become a concussion substitute in a Test match, replacing Steve Smith, after the latter suffered an injury. He was placed at fourth position in the 2019 ICC Player Rankings. In 2020, he was named ICC’s Emerging Player of the Year, Australia’s Test Player of the year, and was named Cricketer of the Year by Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack. He has been associated with Brisbane Heat and Glamorgan in county cricket.
Day-Night Ashes Test: Australia in command over England
Australia currently have an upper hand over England in the ongoing second Ashes Test, a Day-Night affair, which is underway at The Gabba, Brisbane.
Labuschagne becomes 1st player with 1,000-plus runs in Day-Night Tests
Marnus Labuschagne has become the first cricketer in history to score over 1,000 runs in Day/Night Tests.
Marnus Labuschagne completes 4,500 Test runs: Dissecting his stats
Marnus Labuschagne has reached a major milestone in the ongoing second Ashes Test against England at The Gabba, Brisbane.
Usman Khawaja ruled out of 2nd Ashes Test: Details
Veteran opener Usman Khawaja has been ruled out of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, which gets underway on December 4.
'He doesn't need advice': Marnus Labuschagne backs Usman Khawaja
Australian cricketer Marnus Labuschagne has come out in support of his teammate Usman Khawaja, who is currently facing a rough patch in his form.
Steve Smith remains non-committal on Travis Head's Test opening slot
Australia's senior player and stand-in skipper in the 1st Ashes Test, Steve Smith, has remained non-committal on whether Travis Head will continue to open the batting in Test matches.
Marnus Labuschagne slams his 24th half-century in Tests: Key stats
Marnus Labuschagne played a solid hand for Australia in the 4th innings against England, helping his side win the 1st Ashes Test at the Perth Stadium, Perth.
1st Ashes Test: Ton-up Head powers Australia to stunning triumph
A powerful fourth-innings hundred from Travis Head has powered Australia over the line in the opening Test of the 2025-26 Ashes at Perth's Optus Stadium.
Marnus Labuschagne averages 74.85 at Perth Stadium in Tests: Stats
Australia's Marnus Labuschagne will be hoping to maximize run-scoring after being recalled to the Test XI.
Ashes: Australia announce XI for 1st Test; Marnus Labuschagne recalled
Australia have confirmed their Playing XI for the first Ashes Test against England, starting November 21 in Perth.
Decoding Australia's stats at Perth Stadium in Test cricket
Australia gear up for a 5-match Test series against England with the 1st encounter set to start on November 21 at the Perth Stadium, Perth.
Jake Weatherald included in Ponting's Australia XI for Ashes opener
Former captain Ricky Ponting has named his ideal Australian XI for the 1st Ashes Test against England, starting November 21 in Perth.
Marnus Labuschagne ready of bat 'anywhere' in Ashes 2025-26
Marnus Labuschagne, the veteran Australian batter, has said that he is indifferent about his batting position in the team's top order.
Jake Weatherald included in Australia's Ashes squad: Decoding his stats
Jake Weatherald was included in Australia's Ashes squad named on Wednesday, November 5.
Ashes: Australia announce 1st Test squad; Marnus Labuschagne returns
Top-order batter Marnus Labuschagne has been recalled to the Australian Test squad for The Ashes opener against England in Perth, starting November 21.
Marnus Labuschagne slams 5th ton of season in Ashes build-up
Marnus Labuschagne has continued his impressive form for Queensland, scoring his fifth century of the season in a One-Day Cup match against New South Wales.
Australia make key changes in white-ball squads for India series
Australia's cricket team has announced major changes to its ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming matches against India.
Can Marnus Labuschagne open in Ashes? Steve Smith opines
Steve Smith, who is set to captain in place of Pat Cummins for the first Ashes Test in Perth, has backed Marnus Labuschagne's possible transition to the opening position.
Will Cameron Green be fit for Ashes? George Bailey opines
Australian cricket's chief selector, George Bailey, has expressed confidence that star all-rounder Cameron Green will be fit for The Ashes, starting November 21 in Perth. This comes despite a recent injury setback.
Cameron Green ruled out of India ODIs; Labuschagne named replacement
Australian all-rounder Cameron Green has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match ODI series against India due to low-grade side soreness.
Should Australia consider Marnus Labuschagne for The Ashes?
Australia's Marnus Labuschagne will be hoping that he finds a place in the squad for The Ashes.
Marnus Labuschagne slams 3rd century across formats in 4 innings
Marnus Labuschagne, the Australian cricketer who was dropped from the Test squad for July's West Indies series, is making a strong case for his recall.
Marnus Labuschagne dropped from Australia's ODI squad against India: Details
Marnus Labuschagne has been dropped from Australia's ODI squad for the upcoming series against India.
Sheffield Shield: Marnus Labuschagne slams ton in Ashes audition
Former world No.1 Test batter Marnus Labuschagne has sent a strong message to national selectors with a stellar performance in the Sheffield Shield opener against Tasmania.
Glenn Maxwell to make List A return despite ODI retirement
Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell, who had announced his retirement from One Day Internationals (ODIs) earlier this year, is set to make a comeback in 50-over cricket at the domestic level.
Marnus Labuschagne claims hat-trick in T20 Max: Details here
Australian cricketer Marnus Labuschagne has led his club, Redlands, to victory in the 2025 KFC T20 Max final against Valley.
Marnus Labuschagne sets sights on Ashes return after Test axing
Marnus Labuschagne, the Australian Test star, has expressed his determination to return to the national side for this year's Ashes series.
Which team broke Australia's unbeaten streak in Day-Night Tests?
West Indies and Australia are set to square off in the 3rd and final Test of the Frank Worrell Trophy.
Can out-of-favor Marnus Labuschagne bounce back? Steve Smith opines
Australia's senior player and former captain Steve Smith has backed out-of-favor batsman Marnus Labuschagne, who was dropped for the first Test against West Indies.
History! Travis Head claims 10th PoTM award in WTC era
Australia's Travis Head has become the first cricketer to win 10 Player of the Match awards in the World Test Championship (WTC).
Will Steve Smith be available for 2nd WI Test?
Australian captain Pat Cummins has confirmed that star batter Steve Smith has resumed batting practice in New York.
Head wants Australia to move on from WTC final loss
Star Australian batter Travis Head has urged his team to move on quickly from their recent defeat against South Africa in the ICC World Test Championship Final.
Labuschagne dropped for 1st WI Test, injured Smith ruled out
The Australian cricket team has made two major changes to its squad for the first Test against West Indies.
Will Australia stick with Marnus Labuschagne amid continuous failures?
Australia's head coach Andrew McDonald has defended Marnus Labuschagne after his disappointing performance in the World Test Championship final against South Africa.
WTC final, Lord's: 14 wickets fall on Day 2
For the 2nd successive day in the ICC World Test Championship final, 14 wickets fell as bowlers continued to rule the roost.
WTC final: Australia announce Playing XI; Marnus Labuschagne to open
Australia have announced their Playing XI for the 2025 ICC World Test Championship final against South Africa, starting June 11 at Lord's.
Dissecting Marnus Labuschagne's poor returns in 2023-25 WTC cycle
As Australia gear up to take on South Africa in the 2025 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord's, Marnus Labuschagne's form has become a major point of discussion.
Marnus Labuschagne optimistic about future of Test cricket
Ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa, Australian cricketer Marnus Labuschagne has expressed his optimism about the future of Test cricket.
Australian batters with 3,000-plus runs in WTC history
Team Australia is gearing up for the 2025 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa at Lord's, starting June 11.
WTC final: Green's form set to disrupt Australia's batting order
Cameron Green's stellar performance in county cricket has all but secured his place in the World Test Championship (WTC) final.
Decoding Australia's road to their second successive WTC final
Australia have announced their 15-player squad for the ICC World Test Championship Final against South Africa, starting on June 11 at Lord's.
Who could open for Australia in WTC final vs SA?
Australia's cricket team is mulling yet another change in their opening pair, ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) final.
Batters with 9-plus Test tons since October 2019
Team India's star opener Rohit Sharma has announced his retirement from Test cricket.
Marnus Labuschagne to play for Glamorgan ahead of WTC final
Australian cricketer Marnus Labuschagne has confirmed his participation in two County Championship matches for Glamorgan later this month.
Usman Khawaja to miss Sheffield Shield match for personal reasons
Australian Test opener, Usman Khawaja, has opted out of the upcoming Sheffield Shield match against South Australia.
Champions Trophy: Fourth instance of Ravindra Jadeja dismissing Labuschagne (ODIs)
Star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja produced crucial breakthroughs against Australia in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy semi-final in Dubai.
Champions Trophy: Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne ready to face Afghanistan
Australian cricketer Marnus Labuschagne has stated he is ready to take on Afghanistan, despite Cricket Australia previously banning bilateral matches with the Asian team.
Champions Trophy: Aakash Chopra hails Australia's historic victory over England
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has praised Australia for their historic victory against England in the 2025 Champions Trophy.
Australia vs England, Champions Trophy: Decoding the key player battles
England and Australia take on each other in match number 4 of the Champions Trophy 2025 on Saturday.
Maheesh Theekshana claims his 7th four-fer in ODIs: Key stats
Sri Lankan cricket's rising star, Maheesh Theekshana, led his team to an impressive 49-run victory over Australia in the first ODI of the two-match series.