Marnus Labuschagne has as soon as once more raised eyebrows not only for his cricketing potential however for one more fascinating second within the center.
Known for his excited antics within the discipline and even speaking to himself when batting, Labuschagne has delivered one other hilarious second on day one of many third Test.
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After the gamers left the sector for dangerous gentle after which rain, the commentators laughed over the weird scenes when it appeared Labuschagne was calling for a cigarette on discipline.
Earlier within the day, the eccentric batter signalled with two fingers as much as his mouth after brushing the brim of his helmet.
While many had been confused, the twelfth man introduced out a lighter and the Queenslander burnt off one thing from his visor.
“No, he’s not asking for cigarettes, he’s asking for a lighter,” Isha Guha stated.
Kerry O’Keeffe responded: “I played with Doug Walters and he’d signal for cigarettes.
“That was the most remarkable signal I’ve seen in world cricket for a cigarette lighter for a non-smoker.”
Mike Hussey added: “Can you imagine the poor 12th man? What does he want? What’s he signalling for? Does he want a cigarette?”
Hussey defined there should have been a couple of frayed bits on his helmet that had been getting in his eyeline.
Labuschagne has been famous for his hilarious actions within the discipline the place he’s often utilized in shut fielding positions to natter alongside near the batter.
He’s additionally identified for his loud calling, which will get some folks’s noses out of joint.
But he’s additionally a selfless participant, sacrificing himself for David Warner in Melbourne, and batting his technique to No. 1 within the ICC Test batting rankings.
Marnus — by no means change.
Originally printed as ‘Remarkable’: Marnus Labuschagne cigarette sign leaves cricket in stitches
