MELBOURNE : Marnus Labuschagne was overlooked as a leadership candidate following Tim Paine's resignation as Australia's test captain but the batsman said he is happy to focus on scoring big runs against Ashes foes England.
If Labuschagne's pride was wounded, the 27-year-old hid it well when asked about the snub in Brisbane on Friday."I think there are two very good leaders and very good candidates. "My job right now is to concentrate on scoring runs consistently for Australia and I’m happy for that to be my role for now.A little more than two years on from the 2019 Ashes, Labuschagne has cemented himself as Australia's number three and one of the world's best batsman with a stratospheric average of more than 60.
Labuschagne was struck on the grill of his helmet second ball by Archer but dusted himself off and scored an impressive 59 in Australia's second innings, helping the tourists draw the match and preserve a vital 1-0 lead in the series.
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