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Labuschagne 'close to his best': Andrew McDonald

Marnus Labuschagne's form for Queensland has been welcomed by Australia coach Andrew McDonald. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

Marnus Labuschagne's return to runs has been given the tick of approval by Australia coach Andrew McDonald, with the resurgent star a chance to open the batting in the Ashes.

Labuschagne hit his third century of the summer for Queensland across all formats on Thursday, a purple patch headlined by his 160 in the Sheffield Shield against Tasmania last weekend.

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