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India’s tour of Australia will kick off with a triple T20I series in October and is slated to end with a four-game test series in December. Speculation about the tour is due to current travel restrictions and the uncertainty surrounding the time it would take to control the pandemic.
In response to a query about the tour at an online press conference, Labuschagne said: “Well, that would mean that we are not playing cricket, which is quite devastating for me, for the rest of the team and for the country.”
In between is the T20 World Cup, slated to start on October 18, but the future of the mega event is also shrouded in uncertainty due to the global crisis.
Australia has reported a significant drop in positive cases with parts of the country relaxing the closing rules.
So far, more than 6,800 people have tested positive for the virus with less than 100 deaths in the country. Labuschagne praised Australia’s healthcare system and its response to the crisis thus far.
“Australia has done very well with quarantine and isolation, so we have been able to reduce our number relatively quickly, with a limited number of deaths; and our health system has been so good during this time,” he said.
“Fortunately, because of all that good work, we can get to India here in 3-4 months or 4-5 months,” added Labusachgne.
“Everything is changing so fast, so it is very difficult to know how everything will turn out. I hope it works well, but if it does not, it will be very disappointing.”
Meanwhile, the 25-year-old, who has enjoyed a revolutionary year in Testing and ODI, is working to improve his skills during this forced break.
“The way things have unfolded has been incredible. For me, it’s about one, taking it all in and being really happy and proud of it,” said Labuschagne reflecting on last year.
“But also looking at, ‘Righto, how can I improve?’, And looking at different parts of your game on and off the field, where you can work to make sure you’re continually improving,” he added. .
“For me, it’s just about improving and making sure that once this isolation is done, I’m ready and prepared to face it and try to level up.”
The ATV feels he needs to work at batting at the end of the innings at ODI while also improving his bowling.
“There are lots to improve, that’s for sure. Personally, in one-day cricket, one area where I want to continue improving is in those later stages in the innings, the limit options in the back-end of a game day. ”
Labuschagne said he would also try to become a better bowler.
“There are many others, like my bowling, if I can continue to improve there and play a little more in the shorter format, that will also help me,” he said.
“That is the beauty of the game: you are never satisfied with where you are. You can be happy with where you are, but you want to be better, you want to continue driving to get the best of yourself. Can.”
Australia’s ODI series against New Zealand was canceled after the first match. All national and international cricket has been canceled or postponed.
“This time is quite unique and has never happened before. It is a good opportunity to make sure that you are learning from the situation and reviewing your game and understanding what you can continue to do to improve as a player.”
