Marnus Labuschagne returns to Glamorgan for key May matches

Australian Test star Marnus Labuschagne will return to Glamorgan for two key County Championship matches against Northamptonshire and Middlesex in May, marking his sixth season with the Welsh county. Labuschagne, known for his prolific top-order batting and occasional bowling, has scored 10 centuries and 13 fifties in 30 matches for Glamorgan, helping the team despite their current bottom position in Division Two. His brief stint aims to provide a boost before the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord's in June, where Australia will defend their title. Glamorgan will manage three overseas players during this period, potentially resting South African Colin Ingram or Sri Lankan Asitha Fernando to optimize their squad. The county is also enhancing their coaching setup by bringing in former Australian all-rounder Ian Harvey and Afghanistan's head coach Jonathan Trott in advisory roles to help improve player performance. Despite recent struggles, Glamorgan showed improvement in a draw against Derbyshire and will focus on both the Championship and the upcoming T20 Blast.