NSW stun Bulls in chase to give Haddin perfect start An unbeaten seventh wicket stand of 108 by allrounder William Salzmann and Jake Scott took NSW to an extraordinary four-wicket One-Day Cup win over Queensland. AAP · Sep 22
Gabbatoir to live on with famous deck to be relocated The famous Gabba wicket is set to be relocated to the 2032 main stadium after the Games in a bold plan to continue the juicy deck's dominance over rivals. AAP · Sep 21
Back from brink: Victoria keeper hits incredible ton Victoria wicketkeeper Liam Blackford had a blood clot that threatened his career but his unbeaten 149 on debut inspired an amazing comeback win over Queensland. AAP · Sep 19
Border-Gavaskar Trophy: India in transition but Australia would expect to face against a very strong team, says Australian batter Voges Former Australian batter Adam Voges anticipates a strong Indian Test team for the upcoming series. He expects a challenging battle against the Aussies in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Voges believes India possesses significant young talent to fill the void. Australia has learned from past simultaneous retirements and plans staged transitions. Australian… The Economic Times · Sep 19
'A reason I'm still there': Labuschagne on Test spot Marnus Labuschagne says there's a reason he's still in Australia's Test squad, but concedes lean returns have opened him up for criticism. AAP · Sep 18
'If not Marnus, who?': Aussie Test great on No.3 debate Former Australia cricket selector Merv Hughes has given insight into the battle facing under-pressure Test No.3 Marnus Labuschagne. AAP · Sep 17
Marnus Labuschagne survives cut as Australia name Test squad to face South Africa Australia’s selectors have kept faith in the 32-year-old despite a run of poor form The Independent UK · Sep 7
Australia keep faith in Marnus Labuschagne as Test squad for South Africa tour named The under-pressure batter has been included on a 16-man list for the three-Test series in Durban, Gqeberha and Cape Town The Guardian - AU · Sep 7
'Confident' selectors back Labuschagne for South Africa Marnus Labuschagne has been retained in Australia's Test squad for the three-Test series in South Africa despite a string of middling returns with the bat. AAP · Sep 7
Pressure mounts on struggling Marnus Labuschagne after Australia ODI axe falls The once-glittering international career of Marnus Labuschagne is on the ropes, after he was dropped from Australia’s white-ball touring party to Zimbabwe and South Africa The Guardian - AU · Sep 1
'Wasn't space' for out-of-sorts batter in ODI squad Marnus Labuschagne's hopes of featuring in Australia's one-day World Cup defence in 2027 have dipped after he was dropped for this month's tour of South Africa. AAP · Aug 31
Australia’s ideal team for South Africa tour still no clearer than before Bangladesh visit The quick-fire series in the Northern Territory did little to answer batting line-up questions and the top of the order remains an almighty jumble The Guardian - AU · Aug 25
'He is hungry': McSweeney not done yet on Test scene Alex Carey has backed the under pressure batting lineup of Australia but says there are "great options" for selectors ahead of a heavy Test schedule. AAP · Aug 24
'Sitting ducks': Cummins admits batters were sub-par Marnus Labuschagne's struggles with the bat have been well documented, but Australia's inability to score big runs against Bangladesh hint at a wider issue. AAP · Aug 23
AAP · Aug 22 Labuschagne form poses Test questions as Green shines Marnus Labuschagne's form has left his spot for the Test tour of South Africa in doubt as allrounder Cameron Green takes big strides forward.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 18 Australia swing axe after Darwin disaster with Jake Weatherald dropped for second Bangladesh Test Opener pays the price after scores of 23 and 0 in first Test defeat with Matthew Renshaw drafted into the 13-man squad in his place
AAP · Aug 18 Opener axed for second Test as Renshaw gets recall Queensland left-hander Matt Renshaw has been drafted into the Australian squad after the first Test debacle claimed the scalp of Jake Weatherald.
AAP · Aug 17 'Needs big runs': Australia mull change after Test loss Australia coach Andrew McDonald has left the door ajar for squad changes and addressed the lack of runs by Marnus Labuschagne and Jake Weatherald.
The Economic Times · Aug 17 Bangladesh expose the cracks in Australia’s ageing Test machine Australia suffered a humiliating nine-wicket loss to Bangladesh in Darwin. This defeat has accelerated calls for regeneration of the ageing Test team. Opener Jake Weatherald and Marnus Labuschagne are reportedly in the firing line. Former captain Ricky Ponting believes tough decisions are now necessary for the squad. Selectors may look…
AAP · Aug 16 'Not quite functioning': Australia batters face axe Australia captain Pat Cummins says the top order's lack of runs has become 'a bit of a trend' in the wake of a stunning Test loss to Bangladesh
AAP · Aug 13 'No excuses': Groundhog Day for Australia's top order Steve Smith insists there are ways to thwart good bowling in tough conditions and has encouraged the underperforming Australian top order to work it out.
AAP · Aug 6 'Longest break': Marnus recharged to find Test runs Marnus Labuschagne hasn't scored a Test century for Australia in more than three years, but says a lengthy break has given him the clarity to regain top form.
AAP · Jun 11 Australia suffer historic ODI series loss to Bangladesh Having not beaten Australia in an ODI for 21 years, Bangladesh have now knocked off the cricketing giant twice in 48 hours to seal a 2-0 series lead.
AAP · Jun 9 Shoddy Australia mauled by Bangladesh Tigers Marnus Labuschagne's white-ball career hangs by a thread after another failure in Australia's big defeat by Bangladesh, their second ever to the Tigers.
AAP · May 3 Aussie stuns Marnus in Pakistan Super League triumph Australian Aaron Hardie has provided a tour de force with bat and ball to outduel Marcus Labuschagne and win the Pakistan Super League final with Peshawar.