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Marnus Labuschagne Slams Another Big Century To Send Ashes Message

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Marnus Labuschagne Slams Another Big Century To Send Ashes Message

By AFP News October 16, 2025 • 14:26 PM View: 255

Run-hungry Marnus Labuschagne slammed his fourth century in five innings Thursday to make an emphatic case to be in Australia's side for the opening Ashes Test against England.

The Queensland captain was dropped ahead of Australia's mid-year Test tour of the West Indies after an extended lean spell.

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