Ashes hopeful Marnus Labuschagne has opened up about his Test downfall and staggering return to form, confessing that “doubts” had crept into his mind across the past 18 months.

Labuschagne was axed from Australia’s Test side ahead of this year’s Frank Worrell Trophy campaign against the West Indies in the Caribbean, carrying drinks during the three-match series.

However, the Queenslander has started his summer with bang , smacking four hundreds in five matches for the Bulls to put himself firmly back in the frame for a Test recall.

”It’s always nice when you’re scoring runs,” Labuschagne told Fox Cricket during Sunday’s first ODI in Perth .

“The only thing I really wanted coming into this summer — take everything out, selections, everything else — I just wanted to be back playing

See Full Page