Labuschagne hits record low as Australia eye new era
Marnus Labuschagne's slump reaches a new low with a duck in Cape Town, while young stars Matt Renshaw, Cameron Green, and Josh Inglis step up for Australia.
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- Marnus Labuschagne sets a new unwanted record with 48 consecutive Test innings without a century.
- Steve Smith misses the decisive Test against South Africa due to a neck injury.
- Matt Renshaw, Cameron Green, and Josh Inglis all score vital fifties to rescue Australia.
- Josh Inglis finishes unbeaten on 85 alongside Alex Carey in Cape Town.
Marnus Labuschagne, a central figure in Australian cricket during a dominant era, is facing the toughest slump of his career after extending his streak without a Test century to a record-breaking 48 consecutive innings.
During the crucial decisive Test against South Africa in Cape Town, Australia had to cope without the injured Steve Smith, who was sidelined with a neck injury. Thrust into the spotlight at number three, the 32-year-old Labuschagne lasted just five deliveries without scoring a single run before edging a full delivery from spinner Simon Harmer to the slips.
At his peak following the 2019 Ashes, Labuschagne boasted a stellar Test average of 65, second only to the legendary Sir Donald Bradman. However, since his last century at Old Trafford in 2023, his average has plummeted to 24.77. Former Australia quick Jason Gillespie remarked on ABC that the streak is a record that "will never be broken."
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