Watch: Usman Khawaja Brutally Trolled By Isa Guha After Marnus Labuschagne Cops A Nasty Blow

Australian opener Usman Khawaja discussed his teammate Marnus Labuschagne’s injury sustained during the third day of the Test match against Pakistan. Usman Khawaja expressed optimism about Marnus Labuschagne’s fitness, stating that he will be alright.

The Pat Cummins-led team scored 84 runs for the loss of two wickets at the stumps on the third day’s play in Perth. David Warner, who scored a century in the first innings, was dismissed for a duck. Khawaja (34) and Steve Smith (43) remained unbeaten at the stumps.

Watch – Marnus Labuschagne Sufferers A Nasty Blow

Marnus Labuschagne suffered a finger injury during the series opener against Pakistan in Perth. The incident occurred during the sixth over of Australia’s second innings when Pakistan debutant pacer Khurram Shahzad’s delivery struck Labuschagne on the right hand.

Cricket.com.au took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to share the video of Labuschagne suffering a nasty blow, captioning it, ‘Ouch! Marnus Labuschagne cops a nasty one on the hand and is receiving some treatment out in the middle.’

Ouch! Marnus Labuschagne cops a nasty one on the hand and is getting some treatment out in the middle #AUSvPAK pic.twitter.com/UMHmIgHjuF

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 16, 2023

Marnus Labuschagne Is A Pretty Tough Character – Usman Khawaja

During the drinks break on Fox Cricket, Usman Khawaja expressed concern about Marnus Labuschagne’s injury, stating it didn’t look good. Despite Labuschagne being a tough character, Khawaja admitted to feeling worried when he saw him take his glove off.

“It didn’t look pretty. Marnus is a pretty tough character. When he takes his glove off, I get a little bit worried, because he’s a pretty tough guy. But I think he was alright. It might have been a TV work there.” Khawaja told Fox Cricket.

“A but like your catch a little bit earlier,” Isa Guha said.

“Why would you take me down like that?” Khawaja replied.

Can’t say we were expecting Usman Khawaja to get sledged by @isaguha mid-innings ? #AUSvPAK pic.twitter.com/1C5CbX1e0C

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 16, 2023

The extent of Marnus’ injury remains undisclosed, and it is unclear if he will be available for the Boxing Day Test at the MCG. In the event of his unavailability, West Australian all-rounder Cameron Green is considered a probable replacement in the upcoming Test.

Earlier, Pakistan was bowled out for 271, trailing Australia by 216 runs in the first innings. Nathan Lyon was the standout bowler for the hosts, taking three wickets for 66 runs. The spinner completed 499 Test wickets and needs to wait some time to join the elite list.

Also read: Watch: Usman Khawaja’s Stunning Catch To Dismiss Faheem Ashraf During AUS vs PAK 1st Test