Advertisement
Australian cricketer Marnus Labuschagne is set to don the captain’s hat for the Queensland Bulls in their upcoming Marsh Cup clash against South Australia on Wednesday at Karen Rolton Oval. This opportunity arises in the absence of regular skipper Usman Khawaja, who is taking a break ahead of the New Zealand tour.
Labuschagne, 29, last captained a professional team over a decade ago for the Queensland Under-19 side. Making the occasion more special, Dylan McLachlan is set to make his List A debut, becoming the first indigenous men’s cricket player to represent Queensland since spinner Brendan Doggett.
While Queensland and South Australia may not advance to the final, as they currently hold the fifth and sixth positions on the Marsh Cup ladder, the match serves as a significant opportunity for Labuschagne to showcase his leadership skills.
Advertisement
As Labuschagne gears up for the Marsh Cup clash, he is also preparing for a Sheffield Shield fixture in Adelaide, aiming to fine-tune his game ahead of Australia’s Test tour of New Zealand. With Khawaja opting for rest, Labuschagne’s role as a senior batter and potential leader gains prominence for Queensland.
The Marsh Cup’s final round will witness fierce competition among all six state teams. The clash between New South Wales and Victoria holds particular significance, with the winner poised to secure the right to host the final. Simultaneously, Western Australia eyes a finals spot by aiming to defeat Tasmania in Hobart.
-IANS
