Tag: marnus labuschagne

“Needs To Rekindle The Magic”: Ex-Australia Captain On Virat Kohli  | Cricket News
Sports

“Needs To Rekindle The Magic”: Ex-Australia Captain On Virat Kohli | Cricket News

[ad_1] Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, Kane Williamson, Joe Root, Marnus Labuschagne and Babar Azam. These modern-day greats make the experience of watching cricket wholesome and the fans keep on debating on who is the best batter among this lot. Kohli, who was a runaway favourite for being the best batter, suffered a blip in form after November 2019 and he failed to register a single century since then. He finally broke the dry spell in the Asia Cup which was held earlier this year, and that was also his first T20I century.Former Australia captain Ian Chappell has looked at all these players, and he says, "from among these players on their best days, it's hard to surpass the highly competitive Kohli.""Kohli is a fine player with a great stroke range, a highly competitive nature, and a thought...
Australia vs Zimbabwe: Marnus Labuschagne Dropped As Hosts Opt For All-Rounders In 1st ODI | Cricket News
Sports

Australia vs Zimbabwe: Marnus Labuschagne Dropped As Hosts Opt For All-Rounders In 1st ODI | Cricket News

[ad_1] Skipper Aaron Finch said Saturday that Australia plan to test a new structure that provides greater batting depth and more bowling options in their opening ODI against Zimbabwe, with Marnus Labuschagne dropped. Australia play three one-dayers against Zimbabwe in the northern Queensland city of Townsville from Sunday, followed by three against New Zealand in Cairns starting September 6.Finch confirmed an almost full-strength side, with the hosts welcoming back a number of players absent from their last match in Sri Lanka in June.That includes spinner Adam Zampa, who missed the tour due to the birth of his first child.But Test stalwart Marnus Labuschagne was omitted from the first game as Australia shake up the batting line-up.Finch told Cricket.com.au that Alex Carey would be eleva...