News for 'Marnus Labuschagne'

Labuschagne, Head tons weigh down weakened West Indies

Labuschagne, Head tons weigh down weakened West Indies

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Opening partner Usman Khawaja (62) completed 1000 runs for the calendar year and was looking in great touch before West Indies struck back with two quick wickets after the lunch break.

Bumrah is India's BEST in Australia

Bumrah is India's BEST in Australia

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

On Day 5 of the 3rd Test at the Gabba in Brisbane, Bumrah shook up Australia's top order early after lunch to carve his name in the annals of Indian cricket history.

Labuschagne will leave his mark at World Cup, feels Smith

Labuschagne will leave his mark at World Cup, feels Smith

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

'He's come back and he's taken his opportunities, got himself into the squad and now he's obviously likely to bat in the top-four throughout the World Cup.'

Labuschagne ton puts Australia in charge vs West Indies

Labuschagne ton puts Australia in charge vs West Indies

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Steve Smith was on 59 unbeaten with Labuschagne at the close.

Labuschagne will make a 'great' captain, says Paine

Labuschagne will make a 'great' captain, says Paine

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Australia Test skipper Tim Paine has tipped Marnus Labuschagne to be a future captain and says the top-order batsman's natural leadership qualities make him a great fit for the role.

'Tough to understand...' KP slams feeble Stokes & Co

'Tough to understand...' KP slams feeble Stokes & Co

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

Kevin Pietersen criticises England after their Ashes loss in Adelaide

Australia tighten grip on WTC final spot after Ashes win

Australia tighten grip on WTC final spot after Ashes win

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

t Pat Cummins' side firmly on top of the WTC standings, with a perfect record after six matches in the current cycle.

'Pant plays the game in the right spirit' :Labuschagne

'Pant plays the game in the right spirit' :Labuschagne

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne described wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant as the most "amusing" player in the Indian team, ahead of the upcoming five-match Test series between the fierce rivals.

Aus coach backs struggling veterans

Aus coach backs struggling veterans

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

'I don't see an end date with the way he's training, the way he's preparing, the way he's moving.'

Australia dominate as Head, Labuschagne tons hit WI

Australia dominate as Head, Labuschagne tons hit WI

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Australia reduced West Indies to 102-4 to tighten their grip on the day-night second Test at the Adelaide

Khawaja retained for Sydney Test amid exit talk

Khawaja retained for Sydney Test amid exit talk

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Usman Khawaja picked as Australia announce squad for Sydney Test against England

Khawaja shuts out critics with defiant half-ton in Adelaide

Khawaja shuts out critics with defiant half-ton in Adelaide

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

'He's a quality player, it was a matter of time for him to score.'

Australia drop squad for 2nd Ashes Test

Australia drop squad for 2nd Ashes Test

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Cummins has been sidelined with a lumbar stress injury since Australia swept West Indies in the Caribbean in July.

'Haven't seen that same Virat since...'

'Haven't seen that same Virat since...'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Labuschagne, known for his ability to score runs, especially against India, reminisced about the first time he saw Kohli don India's Test colours in the 2018 series.

Smith, Labuschagne hundreds power Australia on Day 1

Smith, Labuschagne hundreds power Australia on Day 1

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Steve Smith ended his century drought and Marnus Labuschagne struck his first Test hundred abroad to steer Australia to 298/5 on day one of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Friday.

Green returns from injury as Aus reveal WTC Final squad

Green returns from injury as Aus reveal WTC Final squad

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Skipper Pat Cummins, who missed the tour of Sri Lanka due to the birth of his second child in February and was also ruled out of the Champions Trophy campaign with an ankle injury, will take the reins against South Africa.

Pakistan Super League grapples with player withdrawals amid IPL lure

Pakistan Super League grapples with player withdrawals amid IPL lure

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) is facing logistical and contractual challenges as several overseas players withdraw to participate in the Indian Premier League (IPL), which offers more lucrative contracts. The PCB is considering actions against players breaching contracts but fears deterring future talent.

Smith suffers blow on thumb ahead of Adelaide Test

Smith suffers blow on thumb ahead of Adelaide Test

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Steve Smith was facing throwdowns from team-mate Marnus Labuschagne in the nets when the ball struck his right thumb.

PIX: Carey century, resistant tail help Aus rally in Adelaide

PIX: Carey century, resistant tail help Aus rally in Adelaide

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

IMAGES from Day 1 of the 3rd Ashes Test played in Adelaide on Wednesday

'Labuschagne is over complicating things a little bit'

'Labuschagne is over complicating things a little bit'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

Ricky Ponting has offered technical advice to Australia's batters Marnus Labuschagne and Travis Head to counter England's bowling attack ahead of the second Ashes Test.

Will Weatherald open with Khawaja in Ashes opener?

Will Weatherald open with Khawaja in Ashes opener?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Australia's Jake Weatherald says he is excited about the possibility of opening the batting with Usman Khawaja in the first Ashes Test against England later this month.

Fit again Cummins set to lead Australia in Adelaide

Fit again Cummins set to lead Australia in Adelaide

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

Regular captain Pat Cummins was named in the Australia squad on Wednesday for the third Ashes Test against England, a strong indication that the inspirational fast bowler will see his first action of the series in Adelaide next week.

PIX: Labuschagne and Smith put Australia in control

PIX: Labuschagne and Smith put Australia in control

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

Australia declared their first innings on 473/9 and then reduced England to 17/2 after a near-flawless evening session to take charge of the day-night second Ashes Test on Friday.

Ashes PIX: Five-star Stokes leaves Australia in a mess

Ashes PIX: Five-star Stokes leaves Australia in a mess

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

IMAGES from Day 1 of the 1st Ashes Test played in Perth on Friday.

Maxwell out, Labuschagne added to Australia's ODI India tour squad

Maxwell out, Labuschagne added to Australia's ODI India tour squad

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis were left out of the Australia squad for next month's limited overs tour of India while Labuschagne comes into the squad on the back of some fine form in Test cricket.

Proteas add young pacer to squad for Aus ODIs

Proteas add young pacer to squad for Aus ODIs

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Bavuma said his hamstring was 'feeling good' ahead of his return, and the South African skipper also confirmed he would bat at number three for the opening match of the three-game series behind openers Ryan Rickelton and Aiden Markram.

Australia run-machine Labuschagne is World No 1 Test batter

Australia run-machine Labuschagne is World No 1 Test batter

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Australia's run-machine Marnus Labuschagne has displaced England captain Joe Root to claim the world's number one Test batter spot following a run of big scores in the ongoing Ashes series.

'Who should we drop?' Bailey fires back at Waugh

'Who should we drop?' Bailey fires back at Waugh

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Australia's selectors chairman George Bailey defended sticking with the Test side's veteran core for the Ashes on Wednesday following criticism from former captain Steve Waugh about the team's ageing profile.

Why chase will be a tricky one for India at MCG

Why chase will be a tricky one for India at MCG

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

Marnus Labuschagne believes India's memorable fourth innings run chase at the Gabba from 2021 is of little relevance heading into the final day of a gripping Boxing Day Test.

PIX: Australia whip England after Head's unbeaten ton

PIX: Australia whip England after Head's unbeaten ton

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Images from the first One-Day International between England and Australia, at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, on Thursday.

Smith back as Australia pick all-pace attack for Boxing Day Test

Smith back as Australia pick all-pace attack for Boxing Day Test

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Steve Smith returns to action in the Boxing Day Test against England as Australia opted to include four fast bowlers in their 12-man squad.

Labuschagne set for 'lovely game of chess' with Ashwin

Labuschagne set for 'lovely game of chess' with Ashwin

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Australia's star batter Marnus Labuschagne can't wait to engage in a "lovely game of chess" with Ravichandran Ashwin during next month's Test tour of India after making required changes in his game to combat the ace spinner.

Labuschagne happy to lead without a title in Ashes

Labuschagne happy to lead without a title in Ashes

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

If Labuschagne's pride was wounded, the 27-year-old hid it well when asked about the snub in Brisbane on Friday.

Labuschagne says he is fit for 2nd Test

Labuschagne says he is fit for 2nd Test

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

'It's going to have take something pretty serious to have me miss a game.'

Australia set to rejig top order after WTC humiliation

Australia set to rejig top order after WTC humiliation

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald hinted at a rejig in the top order after misfiring in the World Test Championship final defence against South Africa at Lord's.

Khawaja selection ends retirement chatter

Khawaja selection ends retirement chatter

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

Australia head coach and selector Andrew McDonald has confirmed Usman Khawaja will play in the fifth Ashes Test against England at the Sydney Cricket Ground amid media speculation it could be his last international.

'Nothing against Nathan Lyon, he is a freak!'

'Nothing against Nathan Lyon, he is a freak!'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Steve Smith said the decision to drop Nathan Lyonwas taken to strengthen the pace-bowling department.

Head high as Australia crush England in first Ashes Test

Head high as Australia crush England in first Ashes Test

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

IMAGES from Day 2 of the 1st Ashes Test in Perth on Saturday.

Labuschagne ready to open for Australia after Warner injury

Labuschagne ready to open for Australia after Warner injury

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

David was ruled out of the rest of the white-ball series on Monday

England reeling; Cummins, Lyon tighten Australia's Ashes grip

England reeling; Cummins, Lyon tighten Australia's Ashes grip

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

Chasing a world record 435 runs to win, England were reduced to 207 for six at stumps on Day 4 of the third Test, still 228 runs short of victory