New Delhi, Sept. 17 -- Marnus Labuschagne believes he remains the best option to bat at No. 3 for Australia despite facing scrutiny over his recent form, as he prepares to captain Queensland in the One-Day Cup before joining the Test squad for the upcoming South Africa series.

"I still think I am the best person to bat at No. 3 for Australia. But if someone else offers a different opinion, that's up to them. That's their point of view," Labuschagne told Code Sports, according to Cricinfo.

The 32-year-old has been included in Australia's Test squad for the South Africa tour, but his place in the playing XI for the first Test in Durban remains uncertain. Australia have a two-day warm-up match in Potchefstroom early next month before the s...