Overview

• Marnus Labuschagne struck an unbeaten 100 off 57 balls for Redlands in Queensland’s T20 Max on September 2, saying any time in the middle helps restore feel.
• He says he has stepped back from constant technical tinkering, describing a mental reset and a focus on training smarter to rebuild confidence.
• Australia omitted him for the West Indies tour following a prolonged slump that included just one century in his last 53 innings after opening in the WTC final and scoring 17 and 22.
• If recalled, reporters note he could return to No. 3 with Cameron Green moving down the order, or he could be considered to open alongside Usman Khawaja given Sam Konstas’s struggles.
• His immediate goal is selection for the Ashes opener on November 21 in Perth, with domestic fixtures and the upcoming Sheffield Shield expected to shape the final call.