The 'historic' Australia vs Pakistan first Test match is underway at the Rawalpindi cricket stadium. The Aus vs Pak first Test saw many brilliant performances from both sides. Batters and bowlers left no stones unturned to make historic Australia vs Pakistan Test result-oriented, however, the match is heading towards a draw. Amidst both Australia and Pakistan locking horns, it was fans and their hilarious placards which took social media by storm. Among the many, one placard which went viral was when a Pakistan fan was asking Australia's star batter Marnus Labuschagne's name's correct pronunciation.
Now, Marnus Labuschagne has finally spoken up on the various viral placards on Tuesday. Marnus Labuschagne on Tuesday took to his Twitter handle and shared viral placards in order to give his response to the Pakistani fans. Marnus in a series of tweets expressed that he has loved seeing all the signs in the crowd at Rawalpindi and also expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome. Marnus first responded to a placard cautioning the Pakistan cricket team on his famous 'No-run' shouting. Marnus acknowledged the placard as 'great'.
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Then, Marnus Labuschagne answered all who came up with hilarious placard querying about his name's correct pronunciation. The Australian cricketer answered the viral question on the placard by sharing another fan's placard.
In the first Test of Australia vs Pakistan, Marnus Labuschagne missed out on his brilliant century. Marnus Labuschagne was dismissed on 90 by a brilliant out-swinging delivery from Shaheen Afridi.
Australia vs Pakistan first Test
Coming back to Australia vs Pakistan's first Test, the visitors showed a valiant effort in batting after the hosts posted a huge total of 476 runs. Pakistan declared their first innings on a score of 476 runs. In response, Australia were bundled out of 459 runs giving the hosts a slender lead of 17 runs. For Australia, Ushman Khwaja and Marnus Labuschagne both missed out on their century. For Pakistan, left-arm spinner Nauman Ali took his career-best 6/107.