Marnus Labuschagne’s ‘wild’ field placement stuns fans in Sheffield Shield match – Watch | Cricket News – Times of India
Marnus Labuschagne with his fielder. (Video grab) In a memorable moment during the Sheffield Shield 2024-25 match between Western Australia (WA) and Queensland at the WACA in Perth, Queensland captain Marnus Labuschagne made headlines with an unconventional and bold fielding tactic that left fans and commentators astonished. Labuschagne went beyond the usual strategies, positioning a fielder directly behind the umpire during his bowling spell.The unusual setup occurred as Labuschagne prepared to bowl in the first innings. Just before his run-up, he motioned a fielder to stand behind the umpire just next to him - an unconventional position rarely, if ever, seen in professional cricket. The umpire, visibly taken aback, paused to confirm that the placement was intentional. The move prompted o...