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.

Labuschagne was unbeaten on 53 at the dinner break on Day 1 of the Ashes Test

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!