Australia selectors make early call to axe Marnus Labuschagne from Test squad
Australian cricket selectors have dropped Marnus Labuschagne from the Test squad for the upcoming series against New Zealand due to a prolonged period of poor form. While he is currently omitted, selectors have left the door open for a potential recall for future tours.
Why it matters
The decision marks a significant shift for a formerly top-ranked player and impacts the competitive strategy of the Australian national cricket team.
Marnus Labuschagne has been dropped from Australia’s squad for the Test series against New Zealand after a run of poor form. Photograph: Richard Huggard/Gallo Images/Getty Images Marnus Labuschagne has been dropped from Australia’s squad for the Test series against New Zealand after a run of poor form. Photograph: Richard Huggard/Gallo Images/Getty Images Australia cricket team Australia selectors make early call to axe Marnus Labuschagne from Test squad Under-fire batter will not feature in upcoming New Zealand series
‘Still possible’ he will be recalled for tours to India and England
Prefer the Guardian on Google Marnus Labuschagne has been dropped from Australia’s Test squad. Chairman of selectors George Bailey confirmed on Monday that Labuschagne would be omitted from Australia’s yet-to-be-named squad for the first Test against New Zealand.
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