During the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney, Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne engaged in a heated on-field exchange with England captain Ben Stokes. Labuschagne was dismissed by Stokes for 48. Teammate Michael Neser commented on the incident, stating Labuschagne's competitive nature can get under opponents' skin. Neser also highlighted Labuschagne's effectiveness as a part-time bowler, noting his practice and varied pace.