One crisp cover drive on a clear Wednesday morning told Marnus Labuschagne he was on the brink of returning to his best form, as his quest to earn an Ashes berth gained momentum.

As Australian selector George Bailey watched on at Brisbane’s Allan Border Field, Labuschagne peeled off a classy 130 to launch Queensland’s Dean Jones Cup campaign in fine style.

The 31-year-old, eager to regain his place in the Test side after being axed for the most recent series in the West Indies, moved his feet with freedom to post his century in just 92 balls against Victoria.

Marnus Labuschagne struck a brilliant century for Queensland to begin his push for a Test recall. Credit: Getty Images

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