Labuschagne looks special, says Sachin Tendulkar Marnus Labuschagne Sydney: Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar on Friday picked Australian Marnus Labuschagne as the player who most reminds him of himself, calling the fast- rising batsman a special talent with impeccable footwork.
u201c I happened to be watching the second Test match at Lordu2019s between England and Australia. When Steven Smith got injured, I saw Labuschagneu2019s second innings,u201d Tendulkar responded. u201c I was sitting with my father- in- law. I saw Marnus get hit off the second ball from Jofra Archer and, post that, the 15 minutes he batted, I said, u2018 This player looks specialu2019,u201d he recalled.
Labuschagne, 25, became Test cricketu2019s leading scorer last year with 1,104 runs.
Grabbing his chance with both hands, Labuschagne made four consecutive half- centuries to notch up with 353 runs at 50.42 in the Ashes.
Tendulkar said Labuschagneu2019s fine footwork is also a sign that he is a mentally strong player.
u201c His footwork was incredible.u201d Tendulkar PTI
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