Marnus Labuschagne has been drafted into Australia’s World Cup plans at the last possible moment.
Marnus Labuschagne has been drafted into Australia’s World Cup plans at the last possible moment, following an overnight victory over India in Rajkot that convinced the selectors they could find room for him as well as the recovering Travis Head., Labuschagne will stay in India as part of the World Cup 15 after a spot was vacated by Ashton Agar as he has failed to recover quickly enough from a calf problem. The Cup squad will be formally unveiled later on Thursday.
Maxwell spun out Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer after also claiming the left-hander Washington Sundar, who was well caught at long off by none other than Labuschagne after India had made a freewheeling start to their chase.Labuschagne made 421 runs at an average of 60.14 and a strike rate of 97.67 across eight games against South Africa and India to be clearly Australia’s best performer in a side that was often well below full strength.
Tanveer Sangha, who bowled creditably alongside Maxwell in the final game, will remain in India as a travelling reserve, alongside Matt Short and Michael Neser, with the selectors’ preferring to play one wrist spinner in the XI rather than two.
Labuschagne’s sheer fitness and durability also shone through in Rajkot, as Marsh and Smith struggled noticeably with temperatures nearing 40C and sapping humidity. Having made 96, Marsh did not field for any of India’s innings.With Head not expected to be available before the last week of October, Warner can expect to be partnered by Marsh at the top of the order, with Smith and Labuschagne at three and four as they appeared in Rajkot.
“Marnus is always ringing in my head, 24 hours,” captain Pat Cummins said before the India series. “He was our best batter in South Africa. Not only batting-wise, his intent was excellent there in South Africa. I am sure he will get his chance in three games and push for his spot.”
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