Marnus Labuschagne: Ashes 2023 – Marnus Labuschagne never fails to amaze with his antics. After being caught taking a nap during WTC Final against India, Labuschagne did not waste chewing gum during day one of the second Ashes Test in Lord’s. In the 44th over of the innings, the Australian batter’s chewing gum fell on the ground while he was adjusting his gloves. Rather than throwing it back, Labuschagne immediately put that in his mouth.
Labuschagne’s chewing game antics left Twitter in splits. One of the users shared the video and wrote, “It seems Labuschagne don’t want to waste expensive chewing gum. Another user gave a hilarious reaction to the video. While one of the netizens was not happy with the Australian batter eating chewing gum after it fell on the ground.
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Marnus Labuschagne: Speaking about Labuschagne, the right-hand batter scored 47 in the second Ashes Test before being dismissed by Ollie Robinson. Despite getting a start, Labuschagne failed to capitalize on it. Steve Smith’s masterful hundred enabled Australia to post 416.
Ashes 2023: England in command after stunning assault on day two of the Ashes Test
England continued to play Bazball style of cricket as they came out all guns blazing in reply to Australia’s 416. Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley put on a 91-run stand and took Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood to the cleaners. While Australia removed Crawley for 48, Duckett continued to attack and raced to 98.
Australia failed to control the innings despite Duckett’s dismissal as Ben Stokes and Harry Brook kept ticking the scoreboard. The hosts closed day 2 on 278 for the loss of four wickets. England trail Australia by only 138 runs.
Day three, which is usually called the moving day of the Test promises to be a cracking affair. Australia would be aiming to take wickets, while England would be hoping to take a huge first-innings lead.
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