Veteran Australian opener David Warner has expressed his belief that Marnus Labuschagne has yet to find his rhythm, despite contributing a determined half-century in the recent victory against India at Adelaide Oval. The Australian number three has struggled with his batting performance in Test matches this year, and his disappointing outings in the Perth Test have led to scrutiny regarding his position in the team. The pink-ball Test was pivotal for Labuschagne to regain some confidence, and he managed to score 64 runs off 126 balls, demonstrating determination and resilience in the early stages of his innings against bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj.

Nevertheless, Warner remains unconvinced, asserting that Labuschagne is not performing at his peak. 

“I’m still not convinced with Marnus. I don’t think that was anywhere near what we know he’s capable of,” Warner stated during his commentary for Fox Cricket.

Warner noted that Labuschagne benefited from some easy deliveries at the beginning of his innings, which allowed him to settle in, but ultimately, he was dismissed in a manner reminiscent of his previous failures. He failed to adjust his shot at the last moment while attempting a cut, resulting in a catch taken by Yashasvi Jaiswal.

"He might have got a couple out of the middle, got a couple of freebies, batted well that night to get through but they bowled poorly. So from that perspective, he had the best conditions to come out and bat in. But he got out the same way he always does get out when he gets over 50, hits it straight to gully," he added.

‘There’s a lack of awareness’: Warner on labuschagne's dismissals

In the initial Test match, he faced difficulties on the bouncy pitch in Perth, scoring only 2 runs in the first innings after facing 52 deliveries. In the second innings, his performance was brief, as he was dismissed for just 3 runs after facing only 5 balls.

Warner expressed his concerns candidly regarding Marnus Labuschagne's apparent lack of situational awareness during the game, which has been a significant issue for him.

"There is a clear lack of awareness regarding what he needs to focus on. I believe he is far from reaching his potential," he stated.

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