Australia’s star batter Marnus Labuschagne admitted that he is going to have a lot of responsibility in the team to score runs for his side in WTC Final against India and the much-awaited Ashes 2023 in England. The Right-handed batter had a successful stint at English County side Glamorgan building him up for the long English Summer.
Labuschagne’s form would be key to Australia’s chances in the forthcoming WTC final against India and the five-match Test series against England. The Australian batter is known for his meticulous preparations which has prepared him well to acclimatize to the England Conditions.
Speaking on ICC, Marnus Labuschagne is well aware of his responsibility for the Australian team, as he always wanted to contribute to the team’s success at the highest level, as he always tries to find ways to score runs for his team in the crunch games.
“Naturally, anyone that is batting No.3 for Australia is going to have a responsibility, Even in 2019 (last time in England for Ashes) it was my responsibility, it was my job to score runs and if I didn’t score runs they would find someone else to do my job and I don’t think that changes. It is about finding ways to score runs and contribute to the side in as many games as I can.”
Marnus Labuschagne revealed that his county stint has helped him to build up nicely for the World Test Championship final against India and said that he was very happy to play for Glamorgan in the county championship, as it helps him to prepare for the important English Summer.
“I have been coming back for five years now, It is just part of my normal routine of coming here. I love coming here, I love playing County cricket, and I love the team at Glamorgan, I enjoy it so much otherwise I wouldn’t be coming back. It just helps that this year is a Test Championship Final and Ashes year so it is very helpful for leading into the series,” Marnus Labuschagne said.
The Australian middle-order batter has featured in 37 Tests and has scored 3394 runs at an average of 57.52. and he will be hungry to prove his mettle in the toughest of conditions.
With The Dukes Ball In Their Hand, They Are Going To Be Able To Showcase Their Skills – Marnus Labuschagne
Marnus Labuschagne feels that their team will face a stiff challenge for the Indian bowling attack, even though the conditions may differ from India. In Border Gavaskar Trophy 2023, India secured a 2-1 series win over Australia in their home condition to make it into the second consecutive final in World Test Championship final.
“Two months ago we played against India, so in terms of seeing them and knowing their actions and what they do we are pretty clear on that, With the Dukes ball in their hand they are going to be able to showcase their skills a lot more,” Marnus Labuschagne added.
Indian Pacers Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj will be crucial for India’s chance against Australia as they can be lethal for the team’s success in England. Both pacers will be coming into the contest after their successful season in the Indian Premier League.