Marnus Labuschagne known for his behavior with bats. The best batsmen have been the mainstay of the Australian batting line-up. But recent performances from the Australian batsmen have shown that he is more than a batsman in the Australian team.
Marnus Labuschagne strode through the field with confidence
On the second day of the Boxing Day Test between Australia and India, Marnus Labuschagne showed his off-field game as the Indian innings continued after the dismissal of the batsmen. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli. In a critical moment, Rishabh Pant he drove the ball aggressively, it seemed to have gone to the boundary. Mitchell Marsh ran after the ball, but it was Labuschagne who stole the spotlight. Stepping onto the pitch, he played well in time, stopping the ball brilliantly with his foot to save his team. His quick reaction earned him a standing ovation from his teammates and the crowd at the event. Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)showing Labuschagne's dedication and sharp craftsmanship.
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This was very smooth from Marnus 👀#AUSWIN pic.twitter.com/SDjqAcsiAp
– cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 27, 2024
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Yashasvi Jaiswal plays the knock-out hero
The second day started with Australia showing their dominance in the Indian bowling attack, increasing their total. Steve Smith led the way with a brilliant 140-run knock, while skipper Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc contributed greatly. Their efforts took the hosts to an innings total of 474.
In reply, India looked to bounce back, with Yashasvi Jaiswal leading the way. However, his promising innings was cut short by some poor dismissals. Virat Kohli, looking to stabilize the innings, departed soon after, leaving India vulnerable. The night watchman Akash Deep it failed to provide stability, increasing the problems of foreigners.
After playing, Ravindra Jadeja and Rishabh Pant remained at the spot, batting to set up the innings. India managed to reach 164 runs for the loss of five wickets, still trailing Australia by 310 runs. With their backs against the wall, the visiting team now faces a tough task and needs a strong partnership to stay in the competition.