WATCH: Marnus Labuschagne's Viral Chewing Gum Moment Amuses and Disgusts Fans
Labuschagne was seen picking up the chewing gum from the ground [Twitter]
Australian batter, Marnus Labuschagne, who is renowned for exceptional batting, is a perfect blend of the unconventional and the customary. With his idiosyncratic mannerisms and playful antics, Labuschagne never fails to command attention whenever he plays.
Labuschagne's quirky chewing gum act goes viral
Irrespective of the focus on him, the talented batsman cherishes the freedom to approach his craft in his own unique way and a recent incident captured on social media exemplifies this perfectly.
During the first day of ongoing second Ashes Test at the Lord's Labuschagne found himself in the spotlight once again. As he adjusted his gloves, the cameras panned towards him, capturing a peculiar moment.
In a video that has now gone viral on social media, Labuschagne is seen dropping his chewing gum onto the pitch. To the bewilderment of many, he swiftly retrieved the gum from the ground and unabashedly popped it back into his mouth and he did all of this while being unfazed by the unusual act.
The video quickly went viral, circulating across various social media platforms, sparking a wave of mixed reactions from netizens who couldn't help but express their fascination and disgust in equal measure.
Amidst the buzz surrounding Labuschagne's quirky gum retrieval, it's important not to overlook his contributions with the bat. Alongside Steve Smith, Labuschagne played brilliantly to establish Australia's dominance after being put into bat.
Displaying great skill and composure in overcast conditions, Labuschagne scored 47 runs off 93 balls before his knock was cut short when an edge off the bowling of Ollie Robinson found its way into the wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow’s gloves.
Despite his departure, Australia managed to post a competitive total of 416 runs courtesy of Smith’s masterful century. In response, England mounted a strong comeback and finished Day 2 at 278/4, narrowing Australia's lead to a mere 138 runs.
At a comfortable score of 188/1, England seemed to hold the upper hand. But that’s when the Aussies made a strategic shift and lured the English batters with a salvo of short-pitched deliveries.
The ploy worked wonders as Ollie Pope, Ben Duckett, and Joe Root fell into the trap, offering catches behind square. The tactical masterstroke enabled Australia to dominate the final session of Day 2 as they asserted their control in the ongoing Lord's Test.
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