A video of Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne, who was caught peacefully sleeping in the dressing room having padded up, has gone viral on the Internet. A video tweeted on the ICC page shows Labuschagne padded up and stretched out on a dressing room chair. However, as opener David Warner gets dismissed in the fourth over of the innings, Labuschagne is awakened by the crowd's noise and quickly walks out to bat at No. 3.
"Didn't Have...": Marnus Labuschagne Explains Reason Behind Sleeping During WTC Final
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A video of Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne, who was caught peacefully sleeping in the dressing room having padded up, has gone viral on the Internet
Marnus Labuschagne photographed sleeping during Australia's 2nd innings.© Twitter
As Labuschagne took guard to begin his innings, commentators on hand were heard chuckling after the vision was beamed around the world.
"Marnus Labuschagne at No.3, that is one of the more extraordinary arrivals to the crease that you will see," Harsha Bhogle said.
"Are you awake, Marnus? Have you brushed your teeth? Have you had a coffee?"
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The rousing reaction by India fans served as Labuschagne's wake-up call, according to fellow commentator, ex-Australia batter and coach, Justin Langer. "The appeal of the crowd, there's the alarm! Oh, I'm up and going. I will brush my teeth, a quick espresso coffee to get me going and now he's got to face his first ball."
Labuschagne had to be wide awake and laser-sharp in his focus with Siraj continuing on his bowling tirade. The batter was struck multiple times on the gloves, before reaching 41* at the close of play and helping Australia to a strong position ahead of day four.
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