AUS vs SA | Twitter mesmerized as Keshav Maharaj dismisses Marnus Labuschagne with a beauty
There are some iconic deliveries in the game of cricket that catch the batters by surprise and leave them dumbfounded at the crease. One such delivery was bowled by Keshava Maharaj who dismissed Marnus Labuschagne with a beauty in his very first delivery in the first ODI against Australia
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International career
Marnus Labuschagne has become one of Australia’s key batsmen in Test cricket. His journey started in 2018, and since then, he has built a strong reputation with consistent performances. His ability to score runs under pressure and his useful bowling skills have made him an important player for Australia.
2018–19
- Debut Against Pakistan (October 2018): Labuschagne played his first Test match in the UAE. His batting did not impress, but he took seven wickets with his leg-spin.
- Matches Against India and Sri Lanka (December 2018 – January 2019): He played against India in Sydney and remained in the squad for the Sri Lanka series. Many questioned his batting position and selection.
2019
- The Ashes in England (August – September 2019): He became the first concussion substitute in Test history when he replaced Steve Smith. He scored 59 runs and continued to perform well, securing his place in the team.
2019–20
- Series Against Pakistan and New Zealand (November 2019 – January 2020): Labuschagne scored his first Test century and followed it with more hundreds, including a double century against New Zealand. By the end of 2019, he had more Test runs than any other player that year.
- Matches Against India and South Africa (January – March 2020): He made his ODI debut and scored a half-century in India. Against South Africa, he scored his first ODI century.
2020
- Series Against New Zealand (March 2020): He scored 56 runs in the first match before the series was canceled due to COVID-19.
2022
- T20I Debut (April 2022): Labuschagne played his first T20 International against Pakistan, completing his participation in all three formats of the game.
2023
- The Ashes in England (June – July 2023): He scored a century in the fourth Test, his second overseas hundred.
- Cricket World Cup (October – November 2023): Labuschagne played a key role in Australia’s campaign. His half-century in the final helped the team win against India.
2024–25
- Series Against India (January 2024): He struggled in the first Test, and both his batting and bowling came under criticism.
- Queensland Captaincy (June 2024): He became Queensland’s new captain, replacing Usman Khawaja.
- Change in Bowling Style (July 2024): He switched from leg-spin to medium pace before the Test series against India.
- Upcoming Matches (November – December 2024): He is expected to take part in Australia’s ODI series against Pakistan and the Test series against India. His commitments may affect his availability for Queensland.
Labuschagne continues to grow as a player. His strong performances have made him an important part of the Australian team, and new challenges will test his leadership and skills in the coming years.
Leagues Participation
Marnus Labuschagne plays in different franchise leagues. He competes in the Big Bash League and Vitality T20 Blast. He has not played in the IPL yet.
Indian Premier League
Labuschagne wants to play in the IPL but has not joined any team.
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Year
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Team
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Status
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Auction Price
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Notes
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2021
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Unsold
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Entered the auction but was not picked
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2023
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Unsold
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1 crore INR
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Remained unsold in the auction
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2025
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Not participating
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No team signed him
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Big Bash League
Labuschagne plays for Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash League. His debut was in January 2017.
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Year
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Team
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Matches
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Runs
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Wickets
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Notes
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2016–2017
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Brisbane Heat
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Debut
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Joined the team
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2023–2024
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Brisbane Heat
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10
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543
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14
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Scored 45 runs from 33 balls in one match
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2024–2025
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Brisbane Heat
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Active
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Signed a contract extension in August 2024
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On January 16, 2025, Labuschagne played against Hobart Hurricanes in a Big Bash League match.
Vitality T20 Blast
Labuschagne played his first match in Vitality T20 Blast on June 13, 2021, for Glamorgan.
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Year
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Team
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Matches
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Runs
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Wickets
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Notes
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2021
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Glamorgan
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8
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4 half-centuries
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Second-highest wicket-taker in the team
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2024
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Glamorgan
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Quarterfinalist
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5/11 vs Somerset
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First five-wicket haul in T20
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On June 21, 2024, he caught the ball with one hand in mid-air during a match against Gloucestershire.
Domestic career
Marnus Labuschagne played for Queensland at different junior levels and captained the under-19 team. In Brisbane Grade Cricket, he represents Easts-Redlands District Cricket Club. Before moving into professional cricket, he spent time in England, where he played for Plymouth in the Devon Premier League and Sandwich Town in the Kent Premier League. His performances were strong in both teams.
He made his first-class debut for Queensland in the 2014–15 Sheffield Shield. In his first match, he scored 83 runs. Later that season, he was a substitute fielder for Australia during a Test match against India and took a catch at short leg. In 2015, he played his first List A match and later reached his first first-class century. During the 2016 One-Day Cup, he finished with 273 runs and was named Player of the Tournament.
In 2017, he became the first cricketer penalized under a new law that stopped fielders from deceiving batters. In the 2017–18 Sheffield Shield, he was Queensland's leading run-scorer and was named in Cricket Australia's Team of the Season. In 2021, he played a key role in Queensland’s Sheffield Shield win by scoring 192 in the final.
In 2024, Labuschagne was announced as Queensland Bulls captain for both the Sheffield Shield and One-Day Cup. During the 2024–25 Sheffield Shield season, he started bowling medium pace instead of leg-spin to prepare for the Test series against India.
Records and achievements
Marnus Labuschagne has earned many awards and set numerous records in both international and domestic cricket. His performances on the field have made a significant impact.
Awards
- ICC Men's Test Team of the Year – 2019, 2021, 2022
- Shane Warne Men’s Test Player of the Year – 2020
- ICC Men's Emerging Cricketer of the Year – 2019
Records
- 2019 – Was the top scorer in Test matches with 975 runs out of 1,104 possible points
- 2019 – Scored 1,114 runs in 10 matches for Glamorgan, including 5 centuries and 5 half-centuries, with an average of 65.53 and a high score of 182
- 2020 – Scored 215 runs in the third Test against New Zealand
- 2023 – Part of the Australian team that won the ICC World Test Championship Final and the ICC Cricket World Cup
- August 2019 – Became the first-ever concussion substitute in Test cricket, replacing Steve Smith during the Ashes
Personal life
Marnus Labuschagne has a well-rounded personal life, both on and off the cricket field.
Family
Marnus married Rebekah on May 26, 2017. They have a daughter named Hallie, born on September 20, 2022. They also have a dog, a chocolate Labrador named Milo, who often appears on Marnus' Instagram.
Financial Status
As one of the most well-known cricketers in the world, Marnus has built a strong financial profile. In 2022, his net worth was estimated at $5 million (around INR 40 crore).
Homes and Cars
Marnus owns two homes in Redland City, Queensland. One of the houses was bought in April 2019 for $915,000. It has five bedrooms, an open training area, a swimming pool, and three garages. The other house, bought in 2017 for $585,000, is a four-bedroom home in Wellington Point. This property is rented out for $650 a week. There is no information about his car collection.
Scandals
Marnus has had a few controversies during his career. In 2021, he became part of a dispute over “celebrappealing” (celebrating a wicket without the umpire’s approval) in a Sheffield Shield match. In 2023, he was accused of cheating by English fans after claiming a catch to dismiss Ollie Robinson in the Ashes series. Replays showed the ball had touched the ground. That same year, during another Ashes match, Marnus surprised fans by picking up a piece of chewing gum from the field and putting it back in his mouth.
Fans
Fans admire Marnus for his achievements. After being the first-ever concussion substitute in Test cricket, he was called a “legend” by many. In 2023, his photo of a “daal and roti” meal from Pakistan became a topic of conversation, with Indian fans trolling the PCB. Marnus has over 800,000 followers on Instagram.
