"It’s finally time to retire..." - Marnus Labuschagne announces colossal news
Published - 12 Aug 2024, 02:05 PM | Updated - 24 Aug 2024, 07:44 AM

Australia National Cricket Team batter Marnus Labuschagne gave a mini scare to the fans with colossal news. The right-hander came up with a retirement post but stated that it's time for him to hang up his World Cup bat.
Marnus Labuschagne has been one of the finest batters to have played for the Australia National Cricket Team in recent times. The right-hander played an instrumental role for the team in the World Cup 2023. He was one of the major reasons behind the Indian team and the Indian fans having a heartbreak.
Labuschagne played a huge role for the Australian team in the final of the ICC World Cup 2023. The right-hander played a crucial innings for the team in the summit clash against India and ensured that his team won the 6th World Cup title.
In the chase, Australia lost a few quick wickets and it was Marnus Labuschagne who steadied the innings. The right-hander soaked in all the pressure along with Travis Head, who slammed a brutal century and took his team to the win.
Labuschagne tackled the fast bowlers and spinners well as he ensured that Australia got runs under pressure. The right-hander remained unbeaten on 58 off 110 balls and helped the team win the game by 6 wickets and etch their name in record books.
Labuschagne overall had a decent contribution for the team with the bat in the entire tournament. The bat which he played the World Cup now has been retired by him. Taking to his Twitter account, he shared a picture of his willow, highlighting the poor condition of the bat.
Marnus Labuschagne retires his World Cup bat
The bat with which Labuschagne played the cricket has been worn out. The right-hander shared the pictures with the caption: “Think it's finally time to retire the World Cup final bat.”
Here’s the post:
Think it’s finally time to retire the World Cup final bat 🥲 p<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->X<!---->7<!---->1<!---->2<!---->3<!---->V<!---->t<!---->8<!---->v<!---->T
— Marnus Labuschagne (@marnus3cricket) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->4
Marnus Labuschagne will be a key player for Australia going ahead as some of the key series are on the way for the team. The Australian team will be touring Scotland and England for the ODI series and after that, it will be time for the five-match Test series against India.
Australia and India will be engaging in a five-Test series and it will be part of the World Test Championship. It will be an important series for both teams. They look like favourites for the final this time too. They last faced in the final of the WTC 2023 and Australia emerged victorious.
Here’s the full schedule of the India vs Australia Test series:
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Matches | Dates | Venue | Time (Indian Standard Time) |
First Test | November 22-26 | Perth Stadium, Perth (D) | 7:30 AM IST |
Second Test | December 6-10 | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide(D/N) | 8:30 AM IST |
Third Test | December 14-18 | The Gabba, Brisbane (D) | 5:30 AM IST |
Fourth Test | December 26-30 | MCG, Melbourne (D) | 4:30 AM IST |
Fifth Test | January 3-7 | SCG, Sydney (D) | 4:30 AM IST |
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