Marnus Labuschagne knows what it is like to be left out of a Test match. In fact, that experience is one he believes made him a better athlete in the long run.

The countdown for the extended squad for the first Ashes Test to be announced is nearing closer, with several players awaiting to learn where they stand in the order.

But for young star Sam Konstas, it is a wait that could see him miss out on featuring in this summer's Ashes series, with his Sheffield Shield results not falling in his favour.



The 20-year-old has produced scores of 4, 14, 0, 53, 10 and 41 in the Shield for New South Wales, while his fellow Australian teammates have starred in the heat of battle.

Labuschagne has been one of the most impressive in recent weeks, smashing his fifth century in eight innings for Qu

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