He has so far failed to fire during this Ashes series. If there was ever a time to stand up, it is now. 🙌
Labuschagne, who remained unbeaten alongside Mitch Marsh at stumps, has shown promise in predominantly tough conditions this series.
So far this series, the Aussies have leant on half a dozen players to turn misfortune and underwhelming batting performances around. And of course, Headingley was Mitch Marsh's unforgettable run-a-ball 118; complemented by a fighting 77 that went in vain from Head in the second innings.From the top six named for the fourth Test, there is only one name that goes unmentioned in the list of players that have dragged Australia out from under the English clouds.
Nonetheless, the biggest criticism of his game lately has been his inability to convert starts to big scores; mostly a result of uncharacteristic lapses in judgement. Looking beyond this Ashes series, his first innings 51 in Manchester was just the second time he had raised the bat in nine Test matches; the other in Ahmedabad against India for a gritty 63 not out off 213 balls.
If Labuschagne's showing at the end of day three was any indication of what's left to come for him this Test, then it's clear he has all the tools in his kitbag to buck the growing trend of atypical low scores.
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