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'Became Greedy In Searching For Runs': Labuschagne Opens Up On Lean Patch Ahead Of Bangladesh Series

Marnus Labuschagne: Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne admitted that a desperate search for runs made him greedy at the crease during his recent lean patch in Tests. At the same time, he expressed confidence that an unprecedented eight-week hiatus has allowed him to reset his technique ahead of the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh. Labuschagne, 32, has failed to reach three figures in his last 22 matches for Australia since his ton during the 2023 Ashes. Despite this pressure and Australia set to begin a rigorous 12-month schedule, Labuschagne is expected to retain his number three spot in the first Test starting in Darwin next Thursday. Sitting here now after eight weeks, being able to go back to my fundamentals and spending hours and hours on my game and the simple things. Its something that I definitely needed, when youre on the road playing for the last seven or eight years straight. This is the longest break Ive had. Its hard to find long-term solutions in such a short time frame when youve only got three weeks between tours and things like that, Labuschagne told reporters at the teams ongoing training camp on Thursday. Reflecting on his prolonged slump, the former world number one Test batter admitted that anxiety over a lack of runs often compounded his problems on the field. When youve missed out a few times, you get a little greedy and start searching for runs instead of letting the game come to you. This is the longest break Ive had. Its hard to find long-term solutions in such a short time frame when youve only got three weeks between tours and things like that, Labuschagne told reporters at the teams ongoing training camp on Thursday. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The preparation for the past five weeks here with Australia has been great for that and hopefully we can see the results off the back of all the hard work, he added. Article Source: IANS