In a heartwarming announcement that touched the cricketing world, Australian middle-order batter Marnus Labuschagne revealed that he and his wife Rebekah have welcomed their second child, a baby boy, into the world in April 2025. The couple, who married in May 2017, are already proud parents to their daughter Hallie, born in September 2022.
Marnus Labuschagne welcomes a baby boy
Labuschagne took to Instagram to share this joyous milestone with his followers. He posted three touching family photographs, introducing their newborn son, Judah Louie Labuschagne, with the heartfelt caption:
“A new season for us. Bek and I are so proud to welcome Judah Louie Labuschagne to our family. What a gift from God,”
Shortly after, he shared a deeply personal moment- a solo image of himself gently cradling the baby boy in his arms, simply captioned:
“Dad mode,”
The simplicity and sincerity of his words resonated widely, garnering an outpouring of love from fans and fellow cricketers alike. As the post went viral, the cricketing community, both in Australia and across the globe, flooded the comments with messages of congratulations and blessings. The tight-knit Australian team extended their warmest wishes, celebrating this significant personal milestone with their teammate. The moment reflected not just the beginning of a new phase in Labuschagne’s life but also the joy and balance that family brings amidst the pressures of international sport.
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A well-timed break: Preparing for a comeback
While basking in the bliss of fatherhood, Labuschagne is expected to take a short break from competitive cricket before returning to English county cricket in a bid to revive his form ahead of a packed international calendar.
The 2024–25 season proved to be his most challenging in Tests, where he averaged just 25.63, his lowest since his Test debut in 2018, and failed to notch up a single century. His once robust overall Test average has now slipped to 46.76, reflecting a rare dip in consistency. With the World Test Championship final against South Africa scheduled for June 2025, Labuschagne is set to rejoin Glamorgan in England- a familiar environment where he has often found rhythm and success, as he eyes a strong comeback on the global stage. Labuschagne recently led Queensland in the Sheffield Shield final, where they fell to South Australia by four wickets.
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