Marnus Labuschagne reveals the secret weapon behind his scintillating form

Marnus Labuschagne has quickly risen through ranks and has become Australian batting's mainstay. Labuschagne continued his prolific run-scoring spree as right-hander slammed his third Test ton in as many innings. right-hander arrived at crease when New Zealand bowler Colin de Grandhomme dismissed opener Joe Burns for 9. 25-year old n continued from where he left off against Pakistan to register ar 100+ score in format.

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Marnus Labuschagne's secret behind staying calm at crease

Labuschagne is fast becoming a Steve Smith clone, with addition of a dose of bubblegum for good measure. He has been in scintillating form this summer as he has hit three straight centuries to lift his Test aver to 60. He scored an unbeaten 110 off 202 balls on opening day of first Test against New Zealand at Optus Stadium.

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comparisons between Labuschagne and Smith go far beyond just heaps of runs y score. Both of m are jittery at crease and are self-confessed cricket geeks. pair have formed a close friendship in recent months, with some even going as far as labelling it as 'bromance'.

Labuschagne struck 14 fours and a six in a near-perfect innings against Kiwis on Thursday. His innings also featured a lot of chewing gum, a calming tactic that Labuschagne turned to last year.

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25-year old said that chewing gum was something that he used because he needs something to get going and get into contest. He added that it has helped him relax because subconsciously he kept blowing bubbles.

Labuschagne made an entry into Test squad when he was called up to be Smith’s concussion substitute during Ashes. classy right-hander has flourished at . 3 position. 

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