Marnus Labuschagne woos fans with first Test hundred in 2019-20 summer; watch video

Marnus Labuschagne has made huge strides in international cricket in last 9 months with his terrific batting performances for Australian cricket team. cricketer made history during 2019 Ashes when he replaced Steve Smith on Day 5 of second Test after Steve Smith suffered a concussion on previous day. By doing so, he became first player to be a concussion substitute in a Test match. To top it all, he also scored a mature, gritty fifty. right-hander has w cemented his place in team and finished 2019 as leading run-getter in Test cricket.

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Marnus Labuschagne maiden Test century 

Last year, during a World Test Championship match at Gabba, Marnus Labuschagne piled on misery on Pakistan's bowlers to score his maiden Test century. With David Warner and Steve Smith back to pavilion, Australia were reduced to 358/3. It looked like Pakistan were making a brief comeback in match. ir effort was dashed by Marnus Labuschagne, who along with wicketkeeper-batsman Matw Wade, added 110 runs for fourth wicket and in process, extended lead for home side.

Marnus Labuschagne went on to score his maiden Test century despite Matw Wade's dismissal. Labuschagne was finally dismissed by Shaheen Afridi after scoring 185 off 279 deliveries. Australia, who decided to go for quick runs, lost ir last five wickets for just 35 runs and were bowled out for 580 runs. lead of 340 runs was more than eugh for m to register an innings victory over Pakistan.

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Marnus Labuschagne shares record with Virat Kohli 

2019 season witnessed Marnus Labuschagne sharing records with some of best players in game. During breathtaking 2019 season, he scored four tons in five Tests at home. By doing so, Marnus Labuschagne joins likes of Steve Smith (2014-15), Virat Kohli (2014-15) and Doug Walters (1968-69) to have scored four tons in an Australian home summer, which is second-most. record is held by former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting, who scored five centuries from seven matches in 2005/06 season.

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Marnus Labuschagne reminds Sachin Tendulkar of himself 

Sachin Tendulkar was in Australia to coach Ricky Ponting's XI for charity event related to devastating Australian bushfires earlier this year. During event, Sachin Tendulkar was asked which player he thinks comes closest to resembling him at his prime. In reply, Sachin Tendulkar said that he thinks Marnus Labuschagne is player who most reminds him of himself, calling young Australian batsman a 'special talent'.

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