Australia commenced their tour of Pakistan, after a long gap of 24 years, with the first Test at Rawalpindi, which got underway on March 04. After Babar Azam-led Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat first to declare at 476-4, Australia had to ensure they batted well on the moving day, i.

WATCH: Rizwan comes to Labuschagne's aid after Aussie batter suffers a blow while batting in 1st Test

Australia thumped England by 146 runs in the fifth and final Ashes Test of the 2021/22 edition, held Down Under, on Sunday (January 16). After Root & Co. had ensured to have prevented a whitewash, drawing the fourth and penultimate Test in Sydney, the visitors came to the series finale with an aim to sign off with a consolation win.

WATCH: Cummins asks Aussie players to stop champagne popping for Khawaja's inclusion in team pic

Australia batter Marnus Labuchange hilariously made a solo appeal for a caught behind dismissal against Jos Buttler on Day 5 of the 4th Ashes Test on Sunday. The fourth Test ended in a draw after England's last pair of James Anderson and Stuart Broad managed to survive the final spell in what was a thrilling finish at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in Sydney.

Hilarious! Marnus Labuschagne appeals for caught behind despite ball missing Jos Buttler's bat - WATCH

The year 2021 is coming to an end. The calendar year saw plenty of action on the 22-yard cricket strip, especially in the purest format of the gentlemen's game. The year saw New Zealand become the first-ever World Test champions whereas many other riveting series was played out in the longest format of the game.

No Kohli or Bumrah! Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant among 4 Indians in Cricket Australia's Test XI of 2021

Marnus Labuschagne of Australia has overtaken England's Joe Root to become the No. 1 batter in the ICC Men's Test Player Rankings, a position Root had held since August of this year.

ICC Rankings: Labuschagne dethrones Root to become No. 1 Test batter, Babar reclaims top spot in T20Is

Marnus Labuschagne has been a revelation for Australia. He walked out to bat as the concussion substitute for Steve Smith during the Ashes 2019 in the United Kingdom.

Ashes 2021, 2nd Test: Marnus Labuschagne achieves rare feat with another hundred in day-night contest

Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne couldn't believe his luck when England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler dropped him on 95 in the closing session of Day 1 of the second Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday.

Buttler dropping that was unbelievable: Labuschagne on getting a reprieve on 95 on Day 1 of 2nd Test

David Warner fell short of his century but Marnus Labuschagne remained on course for a hundred as they put Australia, missing regular skipper Pat Cummins, in a strong position against England in the day-night second Ashes test on Thursday.

Ashes, 2nd Test Day 1: David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne's fifties put Australia in command at stumps

Australia batsmen Marnus Labuschagne and Travis Head benefited from their excellent performances in Brisbane, rising to career-high places in the ICC Men's Test Player Rankings, as did Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Afridi following the Dhaka Test versus Bangladesh.

ICC Rankings: Marnus Labuschagne rises to second spot in Tests, Babar Azam dethroned in T20Is

Travis Head smashed a T20-style century to put Australia firmly in control of the first Ashes test on Thursday as England were hit by an injury crisis during a miserable day two in the field at the Gabba.

Ashes, 1st Test 2nd day: Travis Head slams quickfire 112* to put Australia in control over England

Tim Paine has backed Marnus Labuschagne to assume control over the captaincy in the future. The Test skipper commended Labuschagne for his inherent capacity, backing him to turn into an extraordinary skipper for Australia.

Cricket: Tim Paine believes Marnus Labuschagne will be a 'great' captain

The inaugural of the ICC World Test Championship was announced in August 2019 and will finish up in June 2021. The last match between India and New Zealand will begin on 18 June in Southampton.

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Marnus Labuschagne missed out on the 23-member squad while Steve Smith, David Warner, and Pat Cummins returned as Cricket Australia named a 23-man primer squad for the impending visit through the West Indies.

Marnus Labuschagne 'deeply upset' over his exclusion from limited-overs squad

Australian batsman Marnus Labuschagne has conceded that being ignored at the IPL closeout ended up being a "blessing in disguise" in the light of the rising COVID-19 cases in India.

IPL 2021: Missing out on IPL a 'blessing in disguise', says Marnus Labuschagne

Australian batsman Marnus Labuschagne has shown plenty of class in Test cricket, however, and now he is experimenting his play in the shortest format of the game.

Will Marnus Labuschagne play in IPL 2021? The Aussie responds

Australian batsman Marnus Labuschagne has his ways to entertain people while fielding. Recently, he was in news for his friendly banter with Shubman Gill during the second Test in Melbourne.

'What is he doing?': Waugh and Warne amused by Marnus Labuschagne's outrageous appeal

Marnus Labuschagne put Australia firmly in control of the fourth Test against India with his fifth century in his 18th Test match at the Gabba in Brisbane on Friday.

Labuschagne rescues Australia with fifth Test century

Australia on Friday ended Day 1 of the fourth and final Test against India at the Gabba in Brisbane on 274/5 after a fine century from Marnus Labuschagne. Despite fielding an inexperienced bowling attack, Indian bowlers fared well with debutant Thangarasu Natarajan being the pick of the bowlers with two scalps to his name.

Brisbane Test, Day 1: Labuschagne steals show with century as Australia post 274/5

Marnus Labuchagne and Steve Smith's 68-run partnership helped Australia take 197-run lead over India with eight wickets in the hand at the end of Day 3 in the third Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

IND vs AUS: Labuschagne-Smith power Australia to 197-run lead over India on Day 3

Former Australian cricketers Shane Warne and Andrew Symonds on Friday made expletive-laden on-air gaffe as they ridiculed Aussie batsman Marnus Labuschagne for his eccentric mannerism while he was batting on Day 2 of the ongoing Sydney Test against India.

Shane Warne, Andrew Symonds involved in expletive-laden mocking of Marnus Labuschagne on-air

Shubman Gill enjoyed a good outing on the second day of the third Test against Australia. The 21-year-old slammed his maiden 50 in the match and gave India a great start against the Australian.

'Who’s your favourite player?': Marnus Labuschagne involved in a banter with Shubman Gill

Australia on Thursday ended Day 1 of the third Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on high as the hosts posted 166/2 with star batsmen Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne well settled at the crease.

Labuschagne, Pucovski half-centuries give Australia edge on Day 1 of Sydney Test

Australian batsman Marnus Labuschagne, ahead of the third Test against India, said that Aussie batsmen must balance aggression with discipline in a bid to fight back in the four-Test series, which is locked firmly at 1-1.

'Very disciplined' - Marnus Labuschagne lauds Indian bowlers but wants Aussies to 'grind' for runs

Australian batsman Marnus Labuschagne on Saturday said that there are no talks about him opening against India, however, he is ready to open the innings for the hosts.

'If the team needs me to open, that’s what I will do': Labuschagne on his batting order against India

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