Ashes 2021-22 | ‘Well played, Marnus’ - Twitter reacts as Labuschagne compliments himself after ducking a bouncer

12/16/2021

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Marnus Labuschagne hilariously complimented himself, “Yeah, well played, Marnus” after ducking a short one from Ben Stokes during Day 1 of the second Ashes Test in Adelaide. It was another of Labuschagne’s mannerisms, after his famous “no run” chants having already become viral on social media.

In a rather hilarious moment during the first day of the second Ashes Test in Adelaide, Marnus Labuschagne acknowledged himself for getting under a bouncer from Ben Stokes. His “Well played, Marnus” expression was caught on stump mic, much to the delight of on air commentators and the viewers alike.

The right-hander soon got to another Test fifty, thereby extending a second-wicket stand with David Warner to an unbeaten 121, as Australia headed to the dinner break at 129/1. Labuschagne, who recently climbed to the No.2 spot in the ICC Test batting rankings, had walked out to bat after Marcus Harris had been dismissed for 3, courtesy of a stunning diving catch by Jos Buttler.

Australia headed into the match without the services of their skipper Pat Cummins, who was ruled out after having come in close contact with a covid-19 positive case on Wednesday.

MARNUS!

🎙🎙🎙#Ashes pic.twitter.com/KNGhibosE5
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 16, 2021

UNIQUE indeed!

He's cute and has the right spirit. How often do you see a batsman praise himself? I like his way, he's unique. Earlier he used to copy Smith 🤣🤣🤣 which caused him to fail on occasions, but now he's himself with a bit of Smith's magic in him😂🤣 Let's go Marnus👍
— Rohan (@Rohan54226801) December 16, 2021

LOVED IT!

Love Marnus. Need blokes like these in cricket. Brilliant but entertaining!
— Indrajit.Ghose (@IndrajitGhose6) December 16, 2021

ENIGMA!

Marnus Labuschagne is an enigma 😂

He praises himself for getting under a short one...

"Yeah well played Marn!"

#Ashes pic.twitter.com/P0UWVWdHkP
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) December 16, 2021

HAHA!

Stokes on Labuschagne. “No run!”. #Ashes pic.twitter.com/wL4wAiGvw7
— Pauline 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿💃🌹 (@PaulineMilligan) December 16, 2021

LOL!

I really, really like Labuschagne. pic.twitter.com/kXy7MRt8sT
— Yas Rana (@Yas_Wisden) December 16, 2021

PUJARA!

Labuschagne mein Pujara ki atman aa gayi hai aisa lagta hai.
— कुशल मेहरा (@kushal_mehra) December 16, 2021

BRILLIANT!

What's going on with Labuschagne?

HeLeaves he shouts "NO RUN" no shit mate, the keeper's holding it, and it's not your call when it's behind you.#Ashes
— Monkeybradders (@monkeybradders) December 16, 2021

ROFL!