Marnus Labuschagne faces Test axe after 49 innings without a century
Marnus Labuschagne has gone 49 innings without a Test century, the longest drought for any Australian top-four batter.
Marnus Labuschagne's tour of South Africa has become a career-defining struggle. Marnus Labuschagne lasted just three balls in the series decider at Newlands, falling lbw to Kagiso Rabada.
The numbers tell the story of his decline: his run of 49 innings without a century is the longest for an Australian batter in the top four. Once ranked world No.1 after his first 30 Tests, he averaged an exceptional 60.82.
In his last 38 matches, that average has slipped to 28.43. Selectors have shown faith by recalling him after previous drops, but another failure looks likely to end his comeback attempt.
- 49
- Innings without century
- 60.82
- Average first 30 Tests
- 28.43
- Average last 38 matches
- 32
- Age
Why it mattersLabuschagne's likely exclusion will shape Australian batting selection for years, forcing the team to rebuild its middle order and consider fresh options.
AustraliaAustralian cricket followers have watched Labuschagne's struggles closely; his removal would mark a significant shift in the national team's composition heading into summer cricket.
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