Marnus Labuschagne has as soon as once more raised eyebrows not only for his cricketing capacity however for one more fascinating second within the center.
Identified for his excited antics within the subject and even speaking to himself when batting, Labuschagne has delivered one other hilarious second on day one of many third Check.
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After the gamers left the sphere for unhealthy gentle after which rain, the commentators laughed over the weird scenes when it appeared Labuschagne was calling for a cigarette on subject.
Earlier within the day, the eccentric batter signalled with two fingers as much as his mouth after brushing the brim of his helmet.
Whereas many have been confused, the twelfth man introduced out a lighter and the Queenslander burnt off one thing from his visor.
“No, he’s not asking for cigarettes, he’s asking for a lighter,” Isha Guha mentioned.
Kerry O’Keeffe responded: “I performed with Doug Walters and he’d sign for cigarettes.
“That was probably the most outstanding sign I’ve seen in world cricket for a cigarette lighter for a non-smoker.”
Mike Hussey added: “Are you able to think about the poor twelfth man? What does he need? What’s he signalling for? Does he need a cigarette?”
Hussey defined there should have been a number of frayed bits on his helmet that have been getting in his eyeline.
Labuschagne has been famous for his hilarious actions within the subject the place he’s repeatedly utilized in shut fielding positions to natter alongside near the batter.
He’s additionally recognized for his loud calling, which will get some individuals’s noses out of joint.
However he’s additionally a selfless participant, sacrificing himself for David Warner in Melbourne, and batting his strategy to No. 1 within the ICC Check batting rankings.
Marnus — by no means change.
