After the difficult period of getting out of Australian Test team Marnas labushen Now trying to bring his career back on track. His form fell considerably in the last 18 months, but he is working hard to return to the team. Despite this, the average of his Test career is still 46, which shows his strength. From 2019 to 2023, he was counted among the world’s most trusted batsmen. Now at the age of 31, he is taking new steps to get back the confidence of that golden phase.
Former number-1 batsman Labushen Indian veteran Virender Sehwag Taking inspiration from aggressive and straightforward philosophy. This new and better way is a big change for this player who calls himself a ‘technocrat’, as his goal is to re-achieve his place in the Australian batting order before Ashes 2025-26.
Labushen’s determination is clearly visible as he is looking at his best form just before the Ashes series. He has openly admitted that his previous success was based on a simple and easy approach. Now he wants to get the same mentality back. Labushen recognizes the talent of Sehwag, whose philosophy rested on fearless aggression. He said, “Sehwag was a wonderful player and his eye was amazing. Obviously, Sehwag’s way was to take the ball and play it. This is an important aspect for me.”
Labushen now wants to return to this impeccable mindset. He said, “I want to reach the beginning of summer, where I get so clear and confident about my technology that I do not have to think about the ball, hit it and trust my game and be at the right place. This new “smart” approach has also made changes in his training. Labushen said, “In the last few weeks I have tried to focus more on facing a little less side-arm and more bowlers, so that my activities can be uniform with the bowlers I face.”
Despite the disappointing round of the last 18 months, Marnas Labushen is confident of returning to his form. He always sets high standards for himself, as he is sure that he can perform well again. He said, “Hundred percent. I expect this from myself. This is my current standard. Obviously, the last 18 months have not been perfect at all. But the advantage of this is that I have scored a lot of runs before and have shown a longer continuity. I understand that sometimes your performance declines, but the way of recovering and returning to the team is different.”
Accepting his current situation, Labushen also expressed his deep desire to return. He said, “I know that I am a little out of the team right now. It’s fine. I am in a different situation and atmosphere, but more eager to get myself back and become the best player in the world than ever. I was there a few years ago and now I want to reach the same place again.” His strong words clearly reflect that Labushen is ready to work hard to get the place back to the top of his game.
