Australia: Aaron Finch backs Marnus Labuschagne as white-ball allrounder

Australia Captain Aaron Finch has hailed the impact of Marnus Labuschagne on the white-ball squad.

Finch believes that he is good for morale and also handy with bat and ball.

The skipper feels that Labuschagne can be a valuable bowler in Pakistani conditions.

“Marnus is someone who brings a lot to the team, particularly in these conditions with his leg breaks, and his batting speaks for itself,” Finch said.

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“He’s a wonderful player and continues to get better in ODI cricket and T20 cricket in particular.

“The fact he’s bowling more and more is impressive.

“I don’t know if anyone has seen the footage of our training yesterday, but Marnus bowled a lot and carried on like an idiot every time he got a wicket, which was quite good fun.

“He’s someone who is so dynamic around the group, brilliant in the group.

“Just the whole package he brings is outstanding, and I’m really looking forward to seeing him play in these conditions again.”

Australia’s depleted stocks have taken a further hit ahead of the ODI series against Pakistan though after T20 World Cup hero Mitch Marsh was struck down by a hip flexor injury.

Marsh suffered the setback during a training drill and he has been sent for scans.

Finch expects Marsh to miss the entire three-match ODI series, with Cam Green to fill the