Labuschagne picks out his favorite banner from the Pindi Stadium crowd

Playing his first Test match in Pakistan, Labuschagne took it to social media to acknowledge all the love shown by supporters towards him

PHOTO COURTESY: PCB

Ranked as the world's number one batsman in Test cricket, Marnus Labuschagne opened up about the warm reception from the fans in Pakistan.

Playing his first Test match in Pakistan - like all the other Aussie players - Labuschagne took it to social media to acknowledge all the love shown by supporters towards him.

"I've loved seeing all the signs in the crowd at Rawalpindi and want to acknowledge as many as possible to say thanks for the welcome 👋 so.. share your signs below 🇦🇺🇵🇰#AUSvPAK," wrote Labuschagne on his Twitter account.

I've loved seeing all the signs in the crowd at Rawalpindi and want to acknowledge as many as possible to say thanks for the welcome 👋 so.. share your signs below 🇦🇺🇵🇰#AUSvPAK
— Marnus Labuschagne (@marnus3cricket) March 8, 2022

Regarded as a die-hard cricket fan, Labuschagne has managed a lot of support in Pakistan because of his personality.

Fans showcased their support for Marnus through many different banners and placards. Marnus himself chose one and said, "this one was great."

This one was great pic.twitter.com/ckIACmNViO
— Marnus Labuschagne (@marnus3cricket) March 8, 2022

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) also shared some hilarious pictures that were tagged under Labuschagne's tweet on Twitter.

Did someone crack the code? #BoysReadyHain l #PAKvAUS pic.twitter.com/2AAiw55p0I
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) March 7, 2022

Famous for his loud no's, some fans used that as context to come up with hilarious punchlines!

Vox-popping w/ @PTVSp0rts & @24NewsHD on the streets of Pindi. The placard game remains strong. Lotta love for Mar-"no"-s Labuschagne. #PAKvAUS pic.twitter.com/LIZz4renFG
— Isabelle Westbury (@izzywestbury) March 7, 2022

Thanks for coming! https://t.co/AQ1KAMDQlm
— Marnus Labuschagne (@marnus3cricket) March 8, 2022

Some people had a lot of trouble with Labuschagne's name, so they decided to ask the man himself.

Thats not me but was a great one 😅 pic.twitter.com/v32sXAz9Or
— Cricket Punch (@PunchCricket) March 8, 2022

pic.twitter.com/PSPhF9H2Of
— Shayan Khan (@imShayanKHAN) March 8, 2022

Some people used this as an opportunity to take a dig at the flat pitch that has been prepared for the first Test match between Pakistan and Australia.