Short Bio
Australian international cricketer Marnus Labuschagne bats for the Australian cricket team in Tests and ODIs. He participates in domestic cricket for Queensland in Australia, county cricket for Glamorgan, and Big Bash League play for Brisbane Heat. He is know for his consistent batting performance in Test and ODI Cricket.
Wiki/Overview
Full Name: | Marnus Labuschagne |
Nick Name: | Marnus, The Wall |
Profession: | Cricketer |
Known For: | His batting skills, particularly his ability to score runs in all conditions |
Date of Birth: | 22nd June 1994 |
Age (as in 2023): | 28 years Old |
Place of Birth: | Klerksdorp, South Africa |
Father: | Leon Labuschagne |
Mother: | Anne Labuschagne |
Spouse: | Rebekah |
Education: | Brisbane State High School, Australian Institute of Sport |
Alma Mater: | Griffith University |
Organization: | Cricket Australia |
Residence: | Brisbane, Australia |
Hometown: | N/A |
Nationality: | Australian |
Religion: | Christian |
Height: | 6’0” |
Weight: | 75 Kgs |
Zodiac Sign: | Cancer |
Early Life
Labuschagne was born in Klerksdorp, South Africa, to South African parents. His family emigrated to Australia in 2004 when he was 10 years old. He grew up speaking Afrikaans, and only became fluent in English after moving to Australia.
Career
Labuschagne made his first-class debut for Queensland in 2014. He quickly established himself as one of the leading batsmen in Australian domestic cricket, and was named the Sheffield Shield Player of the Year in 2017-18.
Labuschagne made his international debut for Australia in 2018. He has since established himself as one of the leading batsmen in the world, and is currently ranked number one in the ICC Test batting rankings.
Education
Labuschagne attended Brisbane State High School, where he was a member of the school’s cricket team. He also attended the Australian Institute of Sport, where he further developed his cricketing skills.
Family & Affairs
Labuschagne married his wife, Rebekah, on 26 May 2017. He is known to be a private person, and does not often share more details about his personal life with the public.
Appearance
Labuschagne is a tall, lanky batsman with a long reach. He has a calm and composed demeanor at the crease, and is known for his ability to score runs in all conditions.
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Achievements
- Sheffield Shield Player of the Year (2017-18)
- Allan Border Medal (2019)
- ICC Test Batting Player of the Year (2019)
- ICC Test Player of the Year (2021)
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Trivia & Facts
- Labuschagne is the first Australian to score 1000 runs in a calendar year in both Test and ODI cricket.
- He is the only batsman to have scored 1000 runs in a calendar year in both Test and ODI cricket while maintaining an average of over 50 in both formats.
- He is the only batsman to have scored 1000 runs in a calendar year in both Test and ODI cricket while maintaining an average of over 50 in both formats and not being dismissed by a bowler named “Smith”.
- Labuschagne is currently in England with the Australian cricket team for the Ashes series.
- He has scored 351 runs in the first three Tests of the series, including two centuries.
- He is currently ranked number one in the ICC Test batting rankings.
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