Australia batsman Marnus Labuschagne is hoping to get a place in Australia’s T20 World Cup squad after finishing as the leading run-scorer in the T20 Blast 2021 while playing for Glamorgan. Labuschagne was not selected for the West Indies series – where they have played 5 T20Is alongside 3 ODIs due to international travel restrictions as well.

However, the 27-year-old used the chance while playing for his County stint and is now looking for a spot in the Australian team for the upcoming mega event as well.

“I want to be there, I want to be playing for Australia in all three formats, but there’s literally nothing more I can do in this format. I’ve shown some of the things I can do well and some things I need to improve, so [selection] is not in my hands,” Labuschagne was quoted as saying by BBC Sport Wales.

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Notably, Australia lost the series 1-4 to the Windies in the shortest format. Though Mitchell Marsh tried his best at No. 3, the absence of several regular players in the middle order made things tough for them. Marnus Labuschagne, however, can be a good choice for No. 3 and 4.

“Coming back to Glamorgan, it was one of my focuses to improve my T20 game and learn how to play role batting at three or four. At times I did it really well, at times I didn’t do it as well, but that’s part of learning. I was really excited to play the Blast, and grow with bat and all, so I think I leave here a much better player than I came which is always very satisfying,” Marnus Labuschagne, who has scored 390 runs at an average of 55.71, expressed.

However, Glamorgan had a rather forgettable campaign as they finished last in the South Group, winning just three of the 14 games they have played. Meanwhile, Marnus Labuschagne will be an integral part of the Ashes as well where they will try to retain the title. The series will take place later this year. Notably, he was Australia’s second-highest run-getter at Ashes 2019, scoring 390 runs which came at an average of 50.43 from four Tests.

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“Always thinking about the Ashes, if I’m not sleeping I’m thinking about what their bowlers are doing, how I want to bat. I’m always working on my game, looking forward to Test cricket and there’s nothing more exciting than having England in Australia, so I can’t wait,” Marnus Labuschagne concluded.