Labuschagne focused for SA Test showdown Marnus Labuschagne is preparing for some "curve-balls" from South Africa as he prepares to face his birth country in a Test for the first time. AAP · Dec 14, 2022
England captain Ben Stokes delivers verdict on Steve Smith's pre-Ashes plan England captain Ben Stokes has responded to reports claiming Steve Smith is hoping to play County Championship cricket next year as part of his preparation for the Ashes Daily Mirror · Dec 13, 2022
Kellaway channels Smith, Labuschagne A batting ethos learned from Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne inspired Campbell Kellaway to a century for the Cricket Australia XI against South Africa. AAP · Dec 10, 2022
Nathan Lyon’s landmark wicket helps Australia tighten grip on second Test West Indies reduced to 109-4 after career-best 175 by Travis Head, while spinner surpasses Shane Warne’s wicket tally for Adelaide Oval The Guardian - AU · Dec 9, 2022
Special Adelaide day for Lyon and Head Nathan Lyon has gone atop the Test wicket-taking charts at Adelaide Oval to leave West Indies 4-102 at stumps on night two in reply to Australia 7(dec)-511. AAP · Dec 9, 2022
Australia holds significant 409-run lead over West Indies after day two of second Test at Adelaide Oval Michael Neser and Nathan Lyon make inroads into West Indies' batting line-up with supreme bowling under lights, with the tourists four wickets down in reply to Australia's 7-511 on day two at Adelaide Oval. ABC News · Dec 9, 2022
Team frustrated by review handling: union Players' union boss Todd Greenberg says there is frustration in the Australian team about the handling of David Warner's bid to have his leadership ban lifted. AAP · Dec 8, 2022
Australia dominate West Indies in second Test as sure as day turns to night Marnus Labuschagne and Travis Head hit unbeaten tons as injury-hit tourists struggle in Adelaide The Guardian - AU · Dec 8, 2022
Labuschagne, Smith create history with 1-2 Marnus Labuschagne has returned to No.1 in the ICC Test batting rankings, with Steve Smith rounding out an all-Aussie top two for the first time in 14 years. AAP · Dec 7, 2022
Archer mentor spots Labuschagne concern The man who mentored Jofra Archer as a teen in Barbados claims the England quick would've taken note of Alzarri Joseph's bouncer barrage at Marnus Labuschagne. AAP · Dec 6, 2022
Proteas pace quartet gunning for Marnus South Africa boast a quality pace quartet in the coming Test series against Australia and captain Dean Elgar says they have the speed and skills to thrive. AAP · Dec 5, 2022
West Indies retain hope of victory as first Test against Australia heads into final day Another hatful of runs were scored on day four to leave West Indies five sessions to survive and needing 306 runs to win The Guardian - AU · Dec 3, 2022
Lyon bowls Australia to Perth Test victory Australia have retained the Frank Worrell Trophy after starting their summer series of Test matches with a 164-run win over the West Indies in Perth. AAP · Dec 3, 2022
Marnus Labuschagne's century sets Australia up for first-Test victory, Kraigg Brathwaite shows West Indian grit in Perth Australia needs seven wickets to win the first Test against West Indies, who must survive one more day, requiring a nominal 306 more runs to win at Perth Stadium. ABC News · Dec 3, 2022
The Times of India · Dec 3, 2022 A century and double century in same Test: Marnus Labuschagne joins elite list PERTH: With a "bit of luck" playing a role in Marnus Labuschagne achieving a rare feat, the Australia batter has become just the eighth player to score a century and a double century in the same Test match.
AAP · Dec 2, 2022 West Indies survive first of five sessions West Indies have reached tea at 0-84 on the penultimate day of the Perth Test, needing to bat four more sessions to deny Australia, with a target of 498 set.
ABC News · Dec 2, 2022 Australia well on top of West Indies after day three of first Test in Perth, leading by 344 runs Australia has taken a big stride towards winning the first Test at Perth Stadium, dismissing the West Indies for 283 and ending the day with a healthy lead of 344.
The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2022 Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne hit double centuries as Australia set West Indies big target West Indies reached 74 without loss by the close of play
The Guardian - AU · Dec 1, 2022 Smith and Labuschagne rack up double centuries on milestone day for Australia Hosts declare on 598-4 with West Indies 74-0 in reply after former captain made unbetaen 200 and matched Bradman mark of 29 tons
ABC News · Dec 1, 2022 Steve Smith underlines Test quality with flawless double century against West Indies in Perth Another day of dominance by Australia's batters sees Steve Smith join Sir Donald Bradman on 29 Test centuries, as he and Marnus Labuschagne notch double tons in Perth.
AAP · Dec 1, 2022 Smith masterclass rolls on in Perth Test Australia have put the foot down to go to tea on day two at 3-568 in the first Test against West Indies, with a faultless Steve Smith approaching 200.
ABC News · Dec 1, 2022 Tagenarine Chanderpaul weathers Aussie bowling barrage to make it through day two of first Test in Perth Australia declare their first innings on 4-598 after tea on the second day of the first Test, with West Indies debutant Tagenarine Chanderpaul hitting out against an opening barrage at Perth Stadium. Look back at all the action in our live blog.
AAP · Nov 30, 2022 Elation then despair for double-ton Marnus Marnus Labuschagne has continued to pile the pain on the West Indies in the first Test against the West Indies, but he failed to pass his highest score.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 30, 2022 Old firm of Labuschagne and Smith put Australia in control against West Indies Hosts reach 293-2 on day one of the first Test in Perth after unbeaten 154 for Queenslander
ABC News · Nov 30, 2022 Marnus Labuschagne hits fine century as Australia take control against the West Indies on day one of first Test A superb century from Marnus Labuschagne and fifties to Usman Khawaka and Steve Smith has helped Australia take control on day one of the first Test against the West Indies.