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Marnus Labuschagne’s timely century boosts his case for Australia return
Australia’s struggling batter Marnus Labuschagne has made a strong case for his place in Australia’s Test team for the first Test against South Africa, starting on October 9 in Durban. Labuschagne came out with the kind of response, which was needed at this point in order for him to cement his place in the Test team.
His place in Australia’s Test batting line-up had been under growing scrutiny following a series of lacklustre outings, but the veteran batter’s fiery century on a South Africa tour game against a Cricket South Africa Invitation XI has helped him strengthen his claim for selection ahead of the upcoming Test series. Labuschagne brought up his century off 76 balls, blasting 19 boundaries in a rather encouraging performance. Overall, he bludgeoned 111 off 89 balls before retiring out.
This innings will surely provide an important confidence boost for Labuschagne, who has endured a century drought over the past three years. His poor run of form, coupled with the century drought, had touched off discussions surrounding Labuschagne’s place in the team. But despite all that, selectors kept their faith with him, giving him repeated opportunities. Now, he is expected to take his usual position at No. 3 in the first Test against South Africa and would look to carry on with his red-hot form. Notably, this will be Australia’s first Test series in South Africa since the 2018 ball-tampering scandal.
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“He will have to wait for his opportunity”: Gautam Gambhir on young star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
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West Indies add Amir Jangoo to T20I squad ahead of India series
West Indies have added Amir Jangoo to their squad for the upcoming T20I series against India as a cover for Jewel Andrew, who picked up a finger injury during the West Indies’ third ODI against India on Saturday in Mullanpur. According to Cricket West Indies Jewel "is still being monitored and assessed by the medical team".
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“A very silent guy”: Shreyas Iyer praises Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of West Indies T20Is
Indian T20I captain Shreyas Iyer has heaped praise on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, throwing his weight behind the teenage batting sensation as India gear up for a five-match T20I series against West Indies, starting on October 6. Iyer made it clear that Sooryavanshi remains in the team's plans despite the competition at the top of the order. Iyer asse...
Wasim Jaffer backs Tilak Varma as potential successor to Virat Kohli at No. 3
India's ODI batting lineup is set to face a massive transition following the 2027 ODUI World Cup, with Virat Kohli expected to leave the crucial No. 3 position. Kohli has been batting at No. 3 position for so long in his ODI career, making it one of the most important spots in India's batting order. And it will be a challenge for the management to find a suitab...
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