WATCH, BGT 2024 | Marnus Labuschagne turns the heat on Cummins with a scorching bouncer before the big game
Sometimes, a batter known for their exceptional batting skills and solid defensive technique can unexpectedly shine with the ball. With just four days to go for the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy clash Down Under, Marnus Labuschagne grabbed headlines by bowling to Pat Cummins in the nets.
Amid Australia’s preparations, a light-hearted yet impressive moment stole the spotlight. Marnus Labuschagne, known for his batting skills, surprised everyone during a net session by taking a long run-up and delivering a fiery bouncer to skipper Pat Cummins, who was practising his batting. The delivery was so precise and quick that Cummins had to duck sharply to avoid it. The 30-year-old, typically recognized for his leg spin, has recently been refining his seam bowling, even showcasing it in the Sheffield Shield. While the video of his bouncer went viral on social media, only time will tell if Cummins sees potential in Labuschagne’s bowling to deploy him in the first Test against India, starting Friday.
Oh, Marnus! What a delivery!
How do you impress upon your captain that you should get a go with your medium-pace in the Test? Bowl bouncers at him like @marnus3cricket has done to @patcummins30 at the WACA #AusvInd pic.twitter.com/EK0Vk07k5L
— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) November 18, 2024