Friday 27 May 2022 03:34 PM Cricketer Marnus Labuschagne expecting his first child with wife Rebekah trends now Cricketer Marnus Labuschagne expecting his first child with wife Rebekah: 'I am so excited about our next adventure as a family' By Marta Jary For Daily Mail Australia Published: 15:14 BST, 27 May 2022 | Updated: 15:28 BST, 27 May 2022 Viewcomments Marnus Labuschagne is about to become a father for the first time. The Queensland-born cricket player, 27, announced the good news on Instagram on Thursday. Alongside a photo of his wife, Rebekah, cradling her baby bump, he shared a sweet caption. Family: Marnus Labuschagne is about to become a father for the first time. Pictured with his wife Rebekah 'Happy 5 year wedding anniversary my beautiful wife,' the Test batsman began his tribute. 'It has been a pleasure to do life with you. I am so excited about our next adventure as a family,' he added. Rebekah also shared some sweet words about the pregnancy on her own Instagram. Aww: Alongside a photo of his wife, Rebekah, cradling her baby bump, he shared a sweet caption. 'It has been a pleasure to do life with you. I am so excited about our next adventure as a family,' he wrote 'Life is so much better than we could have ever imagined and it is such a blessing to be able to do it by your side,' she wrote. 'Here's to the next chapter together'. The smitten couple are reportedly expecting a baby girl. Marnus and Rebekah were at Mount Cotton's Sirromet Winery in 2017, and are childhood sweethearts, who have been together since age 17. Love: Marnus and Rebekah were at Mount Cotton's Sirromet Winery in 2017, and are childhood sweethearts, who have been together since age 17. They are reportedly expecting a baby girl Labuschagne is the World No 1 Test batsman. Earlier this month, he made a rare error as he threw away his wicket after being run out for a duck against Pakistan. He was called into action at 1/82 after David Warner was dismissed for 36 runs after being caught by Mohammad Rizwan. Sports star: Labuschagne is the World No 1 Test batsman Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility