‘An opportunity to reflect…’: Marnus Labuschagne willing to open for Australia in Ashes while eyeing a Test recall

Ever since Marnus Labuschagne got dropped, he spent the time by extensively training with the coaching staff at home instead of playing in County Cricket or Australia A.

“This (being left out) has given me an opportunity to reflect and not having the pressure of the media saying, ‘Marnus has got to go’. I mean that’s part of the game. There is a tipping point but it’s something I thrive on… proving the doubters wrong and being able to find a way. Missing those West Indies Tests gave me the chance to back and think, ‘This is where I want to be and this is how I’m going to get there’,” Labuschagne told News Corp in his first interview since losing his spot, according to ESPNCricinfo.

31-year-old Marnus Labuschagne last appeared in a Test match in the World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa, which was in June- where he scored just 17 and 22 runs when opening the innings.