His rise has been unprecedented. Since turning out as a concussion substitute, the first-ever in Test cricket, for Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne hasn't looked back.

Exclusive | Marnus Labuschagne: Thriving to be the best

In an exclusive interview with WION, Australia's Marnus Labuschagne, third-ranked ICC Test batsman, talked about the upcoming England series, Virat Kohli, ambitions to play T20 cricket and IPL, the influence of Steve Smith on his career, the forthcoming India series and how he is prepared to face Jasprit Bumrah and Co, his ultimate dream with Australia and much more.

WION Exclusive: Marnus Labuschagne: Kohli, Smith and Warner are benchmarks of modern cricket

Australian batsman Marnus Labuschagne has made a significant impact in the Aussie side since making his Test debut against Pakistan in October 2018. Since then he has scored 1459 runs in 14 Tests at a staggering average of 63.

Marnus Labuschagne: Kohli, Smith and Warner benchmarks of modern cricket