Marnus Labuschagne backed for IPL 2021 contract after entertaining 3-13 spell: WATCH

Still green in crowded T20 format, Australian test star Marnus Labuschagne is starting to show that he is me for more than just red-ball cricket. While he has been most dominant in longest format of game, Labuschagne's white-ball skills and temperament have received ir fair share of praise over course of last week or so. After ending Test series against India as highest scorer, Labuschagne me a quick turnaround to get into he for Big Bash League. 

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Marnus Labuschagne eyeing IPL 2021 auction after BBL Eliminator performance

After winning two back-to-back 'Man of Match' awards at BBL 2021 — one for an outstanding kck of 46 & 3-35 against Perth Scorchers that helped Brisbane Heat secure a place in playoffs, and one for his 49 (31) & 1-10 spell against Melbourne Reneges, Marnus Labuschagne has anunced himself as a player fit for shortest format of game. Playing in BBL eliminator against elaide Strikers on Friday, Labuschagne me yet ar valuable contribution to his side, taking on Strikers captain and Australia teammate Travis He with ball.

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Playing against one of most in-form batting lineups at BBL 2021, Labuschagne impressed with ball once again, taking 3 wickets for just 13 runs as well as forcing a ruut to help Heat vance to Challenger round of final where y will play Sydney Thunder. As is becoming common, Labuschagne's on-field mannerisms and quirks were once again centre of conversation as he me multiple, loud, unsuccessful appeals for He's wicket before finally getting him caught at long-on.

Mostly considered a Test specialist batsman who sometimes bowls and plays ODIs, Labuschagne's short stint with Brisbane Heat is sure to challenge this tag and earn him a T20I callup very soon. His performance at BBL 2021 is also earning budding allrounder serious clout as a potential IPL 2021 auction pick. auction is slated to take place on February 18.

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Marnus Labuschagne stats

In his short career, Marnus Labuschagne has alrey proven himself as one of best in Australian Men's cricket team.  26-year-old me his Test debut in 2018 vs Pakistan but flitted in and out of side for lack of form or . His actual domination in format began after he was brought on as a concussion substitute for Steve Smith during 2019 Ashes — and he has t looked back since. 

As of w, Labuschagne has 1885 runs from  18 Tests he has played, along with a high score of 215. Despite t getting many chances in Aussie lineup, Labuschagne also has 12 Test wickets. Of 12 ODIs he has played, Labuschagne has me 473 runs at a strike rate of 91.13. He is yet to make his T20I debut. 

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