Australian Test batter Marnus Labuschagne's form collapses under pressure in
Labuschagne has averaged 29.29 since December 2022, down from 60.82 at the start of his Test career.
Four years ago, Marnus Labuschagne was ranked the world's best Test batter, averaging 60.82 in his first 30 matches. Since December 2022, his average has halved to 29.29, and he has gone 47 innings without scoring a Test century.
In South Africa this week, he was caught at deep mid-on for 39 trying to hit spinner Simon Harmer into a strong wind. SEN commentator Gerard Whateley called the shot "complete and utter madness", sparking calls for his dropping.
Labuschagne has been given chances but six of his last nine scores have been in the dangerous 30-to-49 range. Coach Andrew McDonald said he did hard work but failed to cash in.
Whether he survives selection for Cape Town next week remains unclear.
- 60.82 to 29.29 since December 2022
- Career average drop
- 69 innings since his last one
- Innings without century
- 6 of last 9 scores between 30-49
- Dangerous scoring range
Why it mattersThe world's top Test batter four years ago now risks being dropped, reshaping Australia's batting order.
AustraliaLabuschagne's possible dropping reshapes Australia's batting line-up for the critical South Africa Test series.
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