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A number of leading Australian players have made themselves available for selection from January 10.
A number of leading Australian players have made themselves available for selection from January 10.
The squad announcement marked Labuschagne’s return to the Test fold following a prolific domestic season for Queensland, where he piled up runs at will. His recall comes on the back of outstanding form in the Sheffield Shield.
At the end of the day's play, Aussies lead India by 47 runs. Australia resumed their innings at 71/1 after tea.
Labuschagne was the star of the day with his brilliant 108. He smashed nine fours en route to his fifth triple figure score in Test cricket.
However, just when Australia looked threatening, debutant off-spinner Washington Sundar sent Australia's premier batsman Smith back to the pavilion
On what was a rain-hit day in Sydney, Australia reached 166/2 at Stumps, thanks to Puckovski's 62 and Labuschagne's unbeaten 68.
Labuschagne heaped praises on Ashwin and said that the Indian had been a "crafty" one so far. However, he hoped to come back stronger in the last two Tests.
Labuschagne had expressed his desire to open the innings if the team management asked him to do so. However, Langer has downplayed the possibility.
Labuschagne said this after a groin injury to David Warner and a concussion scare of Will Puckovski has created a dearth Australia's opening options.
Marnus Labuschagne will join a squad of 21 for the three-match T20I series starting September 4 which will be followed by an ODI series.
