Labuschagne hit a century and a fifty in the pink ball Test in Adelaide.
Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne was elated with his team’s back-to-back wins in the ongoing Ashes 2021-22 against England. Australia is leading 2-0 in the five-match Test series after the 275-run win in the second Ashes Test in Adelaide.
Labuschagne said it was “terrific” to get his maiden Ashes hundred (103 in the first innings), but was disappointed for not being able to convert it into the big score in the day-night Test against England in Adelaide.
He also lauded Jhye Richardson (5 wickets) and Michael Neser (2 wickets) for their performances with the pink ball against England.
Speaking to media after the match, Labuschagne said: “We really stuck it out there, and Davey (David Warner) batted very well and put the pressure on the bowlers. I tried to absorb the pressure and if you have a combination like that out there, it hands us the advantage.”
He further added, “I do a bit of self-talk, especially when I congratulated myself on playing the bouncer by Ben Stokes, as opposed to the one before that I played poorly. We played well in this Test match and didn't take our foot off the peddle.”
Labuschagne signed off by saying, “Getting my first Ashes ton was terrific and I was disappointed that I didn't make it a big one despite a few chances. I have played with Neser and played with Jhye in Shield cricket only weeks ago, and they have a unique set of skills - like Neser hits the stumps, for instance. It was great to have two bowlers out and still be able to dominate this Test match.”
Notably, the third Ashes Test – a Boxing Day Test – will be held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) from December 26.
(With AFP Inputs)