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In a bizarre turn of events during the World Test Championship final between India and Australia, Marnus Labuschagne, the No. 3 batsman for Australia, found himself caught napping while his teammates began their second innings. Labuschagne, known for his intense focus on the field, was caught on camera with his eyes closed and head down, seemingly taking a power nap, much to the surprise of viewers.
After a resolute fightback from India’s Ajinkya Rahane and Shardul Thakur, who both scored determined half-centuries, the Indian team was bowled out for 296. With a lead of 173 runs already, the Australian opening pair of Usman Khawaja and David Warner took to the crease, looking to extend their team’s advantage. However, while the game was in progress and the pressure was mounting, Labuschagne appeared unfazed, seemingly dozing off in the team balcony.
Labuschagne caught napping
The camera captured the surreal moment, with Labuschagne’s eyes closed and head down for nearly 20 seconds, oblivious to the game unfolding around him. But his nap was abruptly interrupted when Mohammed Siraj, the Indian fast bowler, dismissed Warner on the very next delivery. Siraj’s excellent bowling had troubled Warner earlier in the over, and this time he managed to induce an edge that was safely taken by wicketkeeper KS Bharat.
The dismissal immediately drew attention to Labuschagne, who had now snapped out of his slumber and was seen hastily preparing to go out to bat. The incident highlighted the importance of staying alert and focused, especially for a top-order batsman like Labuschagne, who typically needs to be fully engaged from the start of the innings.
With the match finely poised, the focus now shifts to how India’s bowlers will respond as they look to dismiss Australia quickly and mount a challenging chase. The game promises to be an enthralling battle between bat and ball, with both teams eyeing victory in the prestigious WTC Final at The Oval.
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