Labuschagne's 888-Day Century Drought Continues Amidst Ashes Struggles

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News18•27-12-2025, 10:19
Labuschagne's 888-Day Century Drought Continues Amidst Ashes Struggles
- •Marnus Labuschagne faces intense scrutiny over his Test spot after failing to cross 19 in four Ashes innings, following two fifties.
- •Struggled on the Melbourne pitch, scoring 6 and 8; David Warner and Mark Waugh analyzed his technical dismissals.
- •Warner highlighted the 'mode of dismissal' and 'world-class bowling,' while Waugh noted issues with his 'off-stump line' and 'squaring up.'
- •Labuschagne's last Test century was 888 days ago, during the 2023 Ashes tour of England; his highest score since is 90 in Christchurch.
- •The former No. 1 Test batter finishes 2025 with a poor average of 20.84, scoring 271 runs from eight Tests.
Why It Matters: Marnus Labuschagne's prolonged Test century drought and technical issues raise concerns about his future.
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