Labuschagne in best form in six years ahead of Ashes Marnus Labuschagne is set to return to Australia's team playing the best he has since just before his rise to the world's top-ranked Test batter began in 2019. AAP · Nov 3, 2025
Bullish Labuschagne shows ton of form in Ashes build-up Marnus Labuschagne has proven his status as the form batter in the country ahead of the Ashes, hitting a fifth century of the summer for Queensland. AAP · Nov 3, 2025
Labuschagne welcomes opening challenge with clear head Marnus Labuschagne has detailed how less time in the nets has given him more clarity with the bat, ready to take on the challenge of opening in the Ashes. AAP · Oct 31, 2025
Veteran Khawaja finds form for Queensland as Ashes loom As the first Ashes Test looms, opener Usman Khawaja has hit 87 for Queensland against NSW in a Sheffield Shield match destined for draw. AAP · Oct 30, 2025
Webster's clear mindset key to securing Ashes Test spot Allrounder Beau Webster returns from injury for Tasmania in a battle to retain his Test spot but with a methodology that ensures the pressure won't faze him. AAP · Oct 27, 2025
Khawaja wants Renshaw recall, Marnus at No.3 for Ashes Usman Khawaja insists Matthew Renshaw is ready to fire as an opener in the Ashes and says Australia is best served when Marnus Labuschagne bats No.3. AAP · Oct 27, 2025
Crunch time nears for Australia as selectors try to fit Ashes batting puzzle pieces together Plot twists have thrown up more uncertainty over which six batters will be included in the hosts’ squad just under a month out from the first Test The Guardian - AU · Oct 27, 2025
Ashes implications as Aussie selectors rejig T20 plans Sean Abbott will sit out part of Australia's Twenty20 series against India as selectors finalise plans for the weeks leading up to the first Ashes Test. AAP · Oct 24, 2025
Former England coach predicts Ashes whitewash England haven't won a Test in Australia since 2011, but former national coach David Lloyd is predicting a historic 5-0 triumph for the visitors this summer. AAP · Oct 23, 2025
Smith says move to opening will be no issue for Marnus Steve Smith famously moved to open for Australia for four Tests in 2024 before moving back to No.4, but he says Marnus Labuschagne can make the switch. AAP · Oct 21, 2025
Doubts crept in: How Labuschagne ended his form funk Almost certain to be picked for the Ashes following his recent hot streak, Marnus Labuschagne says a change in mindset was crucial to his revival. AAP · Oct 19, 2025
Webster back bowling, on track for timely Shield return Australia's selectors will name the squad for the first Ashes Test after the next Sheffield Shield round, and Tasmania now expect Beau Webster to return for it. AAP · Oct 19, 2025
Swepson's career-best outing charges Bulls to big win Mitchell Swepson has claimed 10 wickets for the match to lead Queensland to a comfortable fourth-day Sheffield Shield victory over South Australia. AAP · Oct 18, 2025
Selectors look on positive side for Green's Ashes role Chief selector George Bailey has had his say on Cameron Green's side soreness, Pat Cummins' Ashes availability, and if Marnus Labuschagne could open again. AAP · Oct 18, 2025
AAP · Oct 17, 2025 Labuschagne answers SOS after Green's injury scare Marnus Labuschagne has been handed an ODI lifeline after star allrounder Cameron Green experienced side pain at training this week.
AAP · Oct 16, 2025 Labuschagne makes emphatic Test case with another ton Marnus Labuschagne has hit his second straight Sheffield Shield century for Queensland to all but ensure he will be in Australia's Test team to start the Ashes.
AAP · Oct 14, 2025 Labuschagne set to stay Bulls No.3 in Ashes bat off Marnus Labuschagne remains the frontrunner to open with Usman Khawaja in the Ashes, but the Test hopeful is expected to stay at No.3 for Queensland.
AAP · Oct 13, 2025 Warner says Konstas still the man for his old spot David Warner believes Sam Konstas should be the man to open for Australia in the Ashes, believing Marnus Labuschagne is best suited returning at No.3.
The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2025 Australia head coach not giving up hope of having Pat Cummins for Ashes opener Cummins returned to running this week as he recovers from lumbar bone stress in his lower back.
AAP · Oct 10, 2025 Labuschagne 'close to his best': Andrew McDonald Australia coach Andrew McDonald has confirmed Marnus Labuschagne is an option to open again in Test cricket, praising his return to form ahead of the Ashes.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2025 England beware: terminally obsessed Marnus Labuschagne has gone back to basics Australian batter, an evangelical Christian who believes this is all written out in advance, may force his way back for the Ashes
AAP · Oct 9, 2025 Pick me: Labuschagne boosts Ashes hopes with latest ton Just days after being axed from Australia's ODI team, Marnus Labuschagne has cracked a sparkling century for Queensland in their one-day loss to Tasmania.
AAP · Oct 7, 2025 Weatherald makes more runs as Tassie draw Shield game Tasmania opener Jake Weatherald scored a second fifty for the match as the Tigers comfortably batted for a Sheffield Shield draw against Queensland.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 7, 2025 Marnus Labuschagne dropped from Australia ODI squad to face India Matt Renshaw in line for surprise white-ball international debut while Mitchell Starc returns as 50-over and T20 squads named
AAP · Oct 6, 2025 Labuschagne hits Shield ton as Konstas fails again Queensland No.3 Marnus Labuschagne has top-scored with 160, making a major statement in his bid for a Test recall, while NSW's Sam Konstas fell cheaply again.