Labuschagne set to stay Bulls No.3 in Ashes bat off

Marnus Labuschagne is likely to make his bid for a Test return by batting at No.3 for Queensland. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Marnus Labuschagne is set to pass up the opportunity to open for Queensland ahead of the Ashes, instead backing himself to make his selection case at No.3 for the Bulls.

Labuschagne is the early frontrunner to open with Usman Khawaja in next month's first Test in Perth, after shooting out of the blocks with three centuries in his past four innings.