Marnus Labuschagne facing punishment over ugly umpire clash

Aussie cricket star Marnus Labuschagne was charged with dissent after raging over an umpires decision in a Brisbane grade cricket match.

Australian cricketer Marnus Labuschagne is facing disciplinary action after an altercation with an umpire during a club game.

The 30-year-old was charged with umpire dissent following the fiery exchange, which occurred during a grade cricket match in Brisbane.

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Labuschagne was playing for Redlands during last week’s T20 Max tournament, taking on Valleys in the semi-final at Allan Border field.

Things turned south when Labuschagne, who captains Redlands, became involved in a heated dispute with an umpire in the seventh over of Valleys’ run chase.

The altercation stemmed from a decision not to dismiss Valleys’ batsman Hugh Weibgen, who was ruled not-out due to a bump ball.

Redlands’ wicketkeeper Leigh Drennan had taken what he believed was a legitimate catch moments earlier.

Footage aired on Kayo shows Labuschagne arguing with the umpire for an extended period, even after being signalled to move on.

Marnus pleaded his case. Photo: Fox Sports

Marnus was fuming. Photo: Fox Sports

Marnus is the QLD captain. Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images

The two umpires later convened, taking notes to seemingly record Labuschagne’s dissent.

He was subsequently charged with a Level 2 dissent violation.

While no audio was available from the incident, it is understood that Labuschagne did not use offensive language.

However, the charge alleges clear and prolonged dissent.

Commentators on the broadcast said he was “blowing up deluxe” and that the umpire was “not too pleased with how all that unfolded”.

Labuschagne is expected to face a tribunal this week before heading to the UK for Australia’s ODI series against England, which begins next Thursday.

Although Queensland’s conduct commissioner does not have the authority to suspend him from international matches, Labuschagne could still face a domestic suspension or reprimand, potentially impacting his participation in the Sheffield Shield. Labuschagne was named Queensland captain for the 2024-25 season in June.

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