After being dropped from the West Indies series, Marnus Labuschagne prepared before the Ashes, let us tell you about this news in detail
Australia’s Test cricketer Marnus Labuschagne is all set to open against England in the upcoming Ashes Test series, and with this opportunity he wants to answer his critics. Labuschagne, who usually plays at number 3, was dropped from the team’s West Indies tour due to poor form, and was last seen playing against South Africa at Lord’s.
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Labuschagne expressed grief
Marnus Labuschagne: On Sunday, August 10, he said that this setback could prove to be a boon for him. He was last seen in the WTC final. He told, “It was difficult to be out of the team, but as soon as the selectors said this, I started thinking about how to play the Ashes and make it possible.”
“It gave me time to reflect and also relieved me of the pressure of the media. I have always enjoyed the challenge of proving critics wrong. Not being able to play the West Indies Test gave me time to think about where I want to be and what I need to do to get there.”
Marnus Labuschagne is ready to take on the challenge of opening the batting for Australia 💪
— ICC (@ICC) August 10, 2025
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In the WTC final, he batted at his regular position, but could not play any big innings for the team, where he scored 17 and 22 runs in both innings of the match and then was dropped from the team. Sam Constas was made to open in the team in his place, but he also did not perform well. Labuschagne said that he is ready to take on this challenge again.
He said, I will happily open. If this is what the Test team needs, then I have no objection. Although I have played at number 3 all my life, I have no option at this time.
Let us tell you that Labuschagne will now return to action in three ODIs against South Africa this month, after which he will be looking to regain form through the Sheffield Shield cricket tournament.
