The Latest Breaking News from Marnus Labuschagne

How Australia shape up ahead of blockbuster Test series

Australia are desperate to win a Test series against India for the first time since 2014-15.

AAP · Nov 19, 2024

New opener and a surprise inclusion in Australia's Test squad for Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India

NEW DELHI: Nathan McSweeney has been selected as Australia's new opening batsman for the first Test match of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. The five-Test series begins in Perth on November 22nd. Wicketkeeper-batsman Josh Inglis was a surprise addition to the 13-man squad, which was revealed on Sunday.

The Times of India · Nov 10, 2024

Cricket-mad Wallaby Wilson out to grab 'rugby's Ashes'

Harry Wilson watched Australia's cricketers on TV win the Ashes and is now out to lead his Wallabies to a famous victory at Twickenham in rugby's equivalent.

AAP · Nov 8, 2024

McSweeney bangs door down with Aussies open to shake up

Nathan McSweeney has top-scored in both innings for Australia A to push his Test case, with the possibility he could open or bat No.3 in the national side.

AAP · Nov 3, 2024

Lehmann, Labuschagne back McSweeney for Test selection

Australia A captain Nathan McSweeney is in form and in the mix for Test selection and says he would be prepared to open against India if asked by the selectors.

AAP · Oct 28, 2024

Smith is our Fab Four: Labuschagne opens up on switch

Marnus Labuschagne says Steve Smith's move back to No.4 makes perfect sense, but who will open in the Test team for the India series is "anyone's guess".

AAP · Oct 23, 2024

Renshaw fails again, Carey stars in South Australia win

Matthew Renshaw has been unable to press his Test opening claims as South Australia beat Queensland by 129 runs thanks to a masterclass from Alex Carey.

AAP · Oct 23, 2024

Carey fires another warning shot ahead of India series

Alex Carey has continued his superb start to the summer with an unbeaten century in South Australia's Sheffield Shield clash against Queensland.

AAP · Oct 22, 2024

Watch: Steve Smith suffers four-ball duck in Sheffield Shield

Steve Smith endured a terrible outing at the top of the order for New South Wales against Victoria in the Sheffield Shield competition at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. After contributing just three runs in the first innings, Smith was dismissed for a duck in the second essay.

The Times of India · Oct 22, 2024

'I’m happy to bat wherever, but...': Steve Smith clears air ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

NEW DELHI: Prolific Australian batter Steve Smith has addressed his decision not to open in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, clarifying that while he's happy to bat anywhere for the team, he feels most comfortable in the middle order.

The Times of India · Oct 21, 2024