World Cup 2023: Marnus Labuschagne came on as a last-minute replacement during Australia’s ODI series against South Africa. He served as a substitute for Cameron Green in the first ODI match. Since then his performance has been excellent.
Marnus Labuschagne, who was not part of the preliminary squad for the World Cup, has now been named among the first entries in the Australia XI during the competition in India.
Marnus Labuschagne’s brilliant performance against South Africa :-
Labuschagne scored unbeaten 80 and 124 in Australia’s two wins in South Africa before losing three consecutive matches. He also found form in the Rajkot ODI in India, which his team won after losing the first two matches.
Andrew McDonald said this :-
Speaking about Labuschagne’s role in World Cup planning, head coach Andrew McDonald said he “fits in very well into the Australian top four”.
“It’s been a really good comeback after being left out and not being included in the team against South Africa. We were very clear about that, we felt Labuschagne needed to play to fit into the team. He went off and worked on it.” He thought about it, he came back, and he came back as a different player. It doesn’t have any message.
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Coach Andrew McDonald also gave update on these players :-
Let us also tell you that the availability of Marcus Stoinis for the opening game for Australia is a matter of concern, because the all-rounder is complaining of a hamstring problem. Giving an update on Adam Zampa, McDonald said, Zampa is not a matter of such big concern. ,
With Travis Head still in the squad despite not fully recovering from a broken hand; McDonald said he will continue his preparatory training at home. An update is expected within a week.
McDonald is also pleased with the way Maxwell has progressed so far since his return and expressed confidence in his continued availability for the World Cup.
