As ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023 is approaching, Marnus Labuschagne is all geared up to take charge. Marnus Labuschagne, the No.1 ranked test batter is all prepared for the Finals of WTC 2023, which is to be staged at The Oval Ground, England on 7th June 2023.
Labuschagne has been an explosive and dynamic batter for Australia, he was named the Emerging Cricketer of the Year in January 2020 by the ICC and from that point on there was no stopping for the Australian batter. He enters the one-off clash 32 points ahead at the top of the ICC MRF Batting Rankings and now he would be keen to have an ICC WTC trophy for Australia.
“If I Didn’t Score Runs They Would Find Someone Else To Do My Job..” Says Labuschagne
Australian Star Batter Labuschagne was having an interaction with the ICC & believes that it is pivotal for any batter playing at No.3 to perform well, it’s his duty and responsibility to score runs. He stated:
“Naturally, anyone that is batting No.3 for Australia is going to have a responsibility,” Labuschagne said.
“Even in 2019 (last time in England for Ashes) it was my responsibility, it was my job to score runs and if I didn’t score runs they would find someone else to do my job and I don’t think that changes, It is about finding ways to score runs and contribute to the side in as many games as I can” he added.
Preparations for WTC 2023
Australian batter is preparing himself hard for the upcoming big match, while many of his teammates were in IPL, Labuschagne was in Europe preparing for the ICC WTC 2023.
Labuschagne believes that it would be India’s Underrated pace attack that would make the difference in the game rather than their quality spinners, and that’s what he is looking forward to, playing against the pacers while also having strategy against the spinners.
Mohammad Shami and Siraj form an impactful pace duo for India, while Umesh Yadav and Jaydev Unadkat are also in Contention to play at The Oval alongside recalled all-rounder Shardul Thakur.
Labuschagne feels that two months ago they played against India, so they are well-versed in their actions, and are ready to go against them.
It will be a grand battle in The Oval, with two strong teams playing against each other, thus it will be a riveting and thrilling match to watch.