Marnus Labuschagne Retires Bat After World Cup Win

Marnus Labuschagne has announced the retirement of the bat he used during Australia's victorious 2023 ICC Men's ODI World Cup final against India, where he scored a critical 58 runs. Sharing images of the worn-out bat on social media, Labuschagne remarked, 'Think it’s finally time to retire the World Cup final bat.' His innings played a pivotal role alongside Travis Head, who scored a remarkable 137, leading Australia to chase down India's target of 241 runs. Despite a shaky start at 47-3, Labuschagne's steady performance helped set the stage for Australia's record sixth World Cup title. The bat, now damaged, symbolizes a significant achievement for Labuschagne, who also accumulated 362 runs in the tournament. He will next represent Australia in an upcoming ODI series against England.