Another chapter was added to the Queenslander's meteoric rise on Monday night when he edged out great mate Steve Smith for Australia's five-day award.

The 25-year-old grabbed his opportunity during the second Test of the Ashes - coming in as a concussion sub for Smith - and ran with it.

He averaged 50.42 across four Tests in England, before exploding with three centuries to open the Australian summer.

While delighted with his red-ball form, Labuschagne wants to nail down his spot in the ODI team and break into the Twenty20 side.

"I have always said I want to play all formats. I don't just want to be boxed into one single format," he said.

"I know that playing in the other formats is all about consistency.

"In one-day cricket, I got the opportunity in India and it's just about being more consistent.

"If I get an opportunity in T20 cricket down the road, it's (about) making sure I take that opportunity."

His rapid rise even resulted in Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar saying Labuschagne reminded him of his own composed batsmanship at the crease.

"To hear that from a player like that, it truly hit me," Labuschagne said.

"I actually saw it and I was like 'wow that is pretty cool'. I showed (wife) Bek and I said have a listen to this. It was really special.

"If there's an opportunity to learn from anyone, especially that calibre, it's to make sure you make that opportunity."

Australian Associated Press