The English summer has kicked off with County matches being played in the country. In a Group 3 encounter between Lancashire and Glamorgan scheduled from May 6 to May 9, Australian star Marnus Labuschagne showed his skills.
Labuschagne was representing Glamorgan and could only score a measly 12 runs in the first innings. However, it was his bowling that caught everyone’s attention in a rain-affected game.
The 26-year-old stunned everyone when he was handed over the ball by his team’s skipper Chris Cooke. Labuschagn🎃e tooꦜk the opportunity in his stride and bowled nine overs, conceding only 40 runs.
It was a leg-spin bouncer during his spell that astonished the batsman. Labuschagne emulated Shane Warne, Anil Kumble and Shahid Afridi, all of who had bowled a bumper somew🙈here in their careers post a 💎short run-up.
Lancashire all-rounder Luke Wood was caught off-guard but finally managedও to duck ಌthe delivery. Cooke, who is also the wicket-keeper for his side, showed his precision with the gloves as he grabbed the ball behind the stumps.
The County C♒hampionship shared the clip through their social medi🌠a handle.
“Lots of love for the wrist spin bouncer. Marnus Labuschagne keeping the batsman on his toes,” the title sponsors captioned their video.
Lots of love for the wristspin bouncer 🥰
Marnus Labuschagne keeping the bat🌃sman on h💖is toes
— LV= Insurance ꦆCounty Championship (@CountyCha🍎mp)
Meanwhile, Lancashire mounted 301/9 in response to Glamorgan’s 344/10, thus ending the rain-marred contest in a draw.
While Lancashire have occupied the numero-uno spot ওin Group 3 with 93 points, Glamorgan have had a baneful outing so far, mana🃏ging only 58 points from five games.
