Marnus Labuschagne praises himself after ducking bouncer during 2nd Ashes Test

Australian batsman Marnus Labuschagne was in his element again on Day 1 of the second Ashes Test against England in Adelaide. After avoiding a bouncer from Ben Stokes, the right-handed batsman was heard praising himself on the stump mic.

At the pink-ball Test in Adelaide, Australia won the toss and batted first, establishing a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.

The hosts were in command at tea on Day 1 after amassing 129 for 1 in 53 overs. With a score of 65, David Warner was unbeaten, and Marnus Labuschagne earned a score of 53.

During the course of his innings, Labuschagne was heard on the mic motivating himself. After successfully evading a short ball from Stokes.

“Well played man.”

Australia was dealt a major blow ahead of the second Ashes Test when skipper Pat Cummins was ruled out.

Steve Smith

Cummins came into close contact with a positive COVID-19 case on the eve of the game, making him unavailable for selection, according to Cricket Australia (CA). In the absence of the pacer, Steve Smith is guiding the squad in the pink-ball Ashes match.

However, At a restaurant in Adelaide where he was out for dinner, Cummins came into close contact with the positive COVID-19 case.

For the next seven days, the Australian Test skipper will be isolate. In Cummins’ absence, Michael Neser given his Test debut.

“Gutted to miss this Test but really excited to see Neser finally get his chance in the baggy green. He has done the hard yards and is a seriously skilful player. Super frustrating but COVID has thrown us all some curve balls over the last couple of years. Will be cheering along!”

Cummins did not violate any bio-security regulations, according to Cricket Australia, and segregated as soon as he became aware of the matter. Since then, he’s had a PCR test, which came back negative.

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