The quirky Australian batter, Marnus Labuschagne was seen complimenting himself, “Yeah, well played, Marnus” after ducking a short one from the English all-rounder, Ben Stokes during the opening day of the second Ashes 2021-22 Test in Adelaide. It was another of Labuschagne’s mannerisms, after his famous “no run” chants having already become viral on social media.
In a rather hilarious moment during Day 1 of the second Ashes Test in Adelaide, Marnus Labuschagne appreciated himself for getting under a bouncer from Ben Stokes. His “Well played, Marnus” expression was caught on stump mic, much to the delight of on-air commentators and the fans alike.
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The right-hander soon got to another Test fifty, thereby extending a second-wicket partnership with the Australian opener, David Warner to more than 150 runs, as Australia currently standing comfortably at 180/2 in the last season of the day in 66 overs.
Marnus Labuschagne, who recently climbed to the No.2 spot in the ICC Test batting rankings, had walked out to bat after Marcus Harris had been dismissed for 3, courtesy of a stunning diving catch by Jos Buttler.
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Australia headed into the match without the services of their skipper Pat Cummins, who was ruled out after having come in close contact with a covid-19 positive case on Wednesday. Here is the video of Marnus Labuschagne appreciating himself:
🎙🎙🎙#Ashes pic.twitter.com/KNGhibosE5
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 16, 2021
Here is how teh fans reacted to the actions of Marnus Labuschagne:
He's cute and has the right spirit. How often do you see a batsman praise himself? I like his way, he's unique. Earlier he used to copy Smith 🤣🤣🤣 which caused him to fail on occasions, but now he's himself with a bit of Smith's magic in him😂🤣 Let's go Marnus👍
— Rohan (@Rohan54226801) December 16, 2021
Love Marnus. Need blokes like these in cricket. Brilliant but entertaining!
— Indrajit.Ghose (@IndrajitGhose6) December 16, 2021
Marnus Labuschagne is an enigma 😂
He praises himself for getting under a short one…
"Yeah well played Marn!"
#Ashes pic.twitter.com/P0UWVWdHkP— Cricket on TNT Sports (@cricketontnt) December 16, 2021
Stokes on Labuschagne. “No run!”. #Ashes pic.twitter.com/wL4wAiGvw7
— Pauline 🏴💃🌹 (@PaulineMilligan) December 16, 2021
I really, really like Labuschagne. pic.twitter.com/kXy7MRt8sT
— Yas Rana (@Yas_Wisden) December 16, 2021
Labuschagne mein Pujara ki atman aa gayi hai aisa lagta hai.
— कुशल मेहरा (@kushal_mehra) December 16, 2021
What's going on with Labuschagne?
HeLeaves he shouts "NO RUN" no shit mate, the keeper's holding it, and it's not your call when it's behind you.#Ashes— Monkeybradders (@monkeybradders) December 16, 2021
Imagine thinking Labuschagne is a bigger bellend than Stokes 😂 https://t.co/LFVYDvhj9l
— Tiger2047 (@Tiger2047) December 16, 2021
Welcome to the Marnus Labuschagne era!! #ashes
— Aaron Wickramasinghe (@AzzAWicky07) December 16, 2021
Australia Playing XI: David Warner, Marcus Harris, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith (c), Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Michael Neser, Mitchell Starc, Jhye Richardson, Nathan Lyon
England Playing XI: Rory Burns, Haseeb Hameed, Dawid Malan, Joe Root (c), Ben Stokes, Ollie Pope, Jos Buttler (wk), Chris Woakes, Ollie Robinson, Stuart Broad, James Anderson