Marnus labuschagne: Cricket News & Match Updates

Perth, Dec 12  Marnus Labuschagne slammed his third Test hundred but New Zealand left-arm quick Neil Wagner kept Australia in check by taking two wickets which included a breathtaking catch off his own bowling, as the hosts reached 248/4 at stumps on Day 1 of the first Test here on Thursday.

Labuschagne remained unbeaten on 110 with Travis Head for company on 20 as Wagner returned with figures of 2/52 to keep the Kiwis very much in the contest. Steve Smith and David Warner missed out on half centuries, both getting out on 43, after Australia skipper Tim Paine won the toss and elected to bat in scorching heat.   Read More...