Carey, Smith, Khawaja among Ashes stars rejoining BBL-15
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
Labuschagne is part of Australia's 26-member preliminary squad for their proposed limited-overs series against England.
Marnus Labuschagne said that Australia now have a "stable" batting line-up due to the presence of Steve Smith and David Warner.
Marnus Labuschagne, who is a part-time leg-spinner, admitted that it would be strange to not use saliva especially for the shiners of the ball.
Labuschagne expressed his desire to play T20Is and wants to be ready whenever he gets his chance to finally do so.
The 25-year-old has been in tremendous form after he stepped out as the concussion substitute of Steve Smith at Lord's in last year's Ashes series.
