Marnus Labuschagne's ODI form crisis: From World Cup hero to averaging 11.64
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Alex Malcolm
Summary
Analysis of Marnus Labuschagne's dramatic decline in ODI cricket form, contrasting his 2023 World Cup heroics (where he scored a match-winning 58* in the final) with his current slump averaging just 11.64 over his last 14 ODI innings. The article examines the factors behind his struggles as he approaches age 32, questioning his future in Australia's ODI setup.
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· 3 pulledHe entered with Australia 47 for 3 chasing 241 against a rampant India in Ahmedabad with a World Cup trophy on the line.
Just over two hours later he remained unbeaten on 58 when the winning runs were struck.
Labuschagne averages 11.64 in his last 14 ODI innings, with his 2023 World Cup heroics a distant memory
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