Australia retain Marnus Labuschagne in Test squad for South Africa tour
Most outlets reported that Australia retained Marnus Labuschagne in their Test squad for the South Africa tour despite his poor form, with several quoting George Bailey’s statement that Labuschagne could “still make a positive contribution.” The Express Tribune and Daily Times led with his lack of a Test century since 2023, while others, like the Business Recorder and 24 News HD, framed his inclusion as a “lifeline” or noted he was “under-pressure.” All outlets confirmed his inclusion in the 16-man squad, but the emphasis on his form varied, with some highlighting it more prominently than others.
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Labuschagne named in Australia Test squad
Marnus Labuschagne remains in Australia’s Test squad for the South Africa tour despite his recent struggles with the bat. The right-hander has not scored a Test century since 2023 and recently struggled against Bangladesh. However, chief selector George Bailey believes Labuschagne can still make a positive contribution. Labuschagne scored only one, 31 and four across […]
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Under-fire Labuschagne named in Australia Test squad for South Africa
Number three Labuschagne has failed to score a century since 2023 and flopped again in two home Tests against Bangladesh last...
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Under-fire Labuschagne named in Australia Test squad for South Africa
Out-of-form Marnus Labuschagne can "still make a positive contribution", chief Australia selector George Bailey said Monday, after the struggling batsman was thrown a lifeline for the Test tour of South Africa.
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Australia retain Labuschagne for Test series in South Africa
SYDNEY: Top-order batsman Marnus Labuschagne was named in the Australia squad for next month’s three-Test tour of South Africa on Monday despite a run of poor recent form that has called into question his international future. The right-hander, who was born in South Africa, was dropped from the one-day squad for a tour of southern Africa last week but retained in the 16-strong party which will ...
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Australia name 16-man squad for South Africa Tests
Australia retain under-pressure Marnus Labuschagne in their 16-man squad for the three-Test series against South Africa despite his prolong...
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Labuschagne makes the cut for Australia Test squad for South Africa
Out-of-form Marnus Labuschagne can “still make a positive contribution”, chief Australia selector George Bailey said on Monday, after the struggling batsman was thrown a lifeline for the Test tour of South Africa. Number three Labuschagne has failed to score a century since 2023, and flopped again in two home Tests against Bangladesh last month with scores of one, 31 and four. He was subsequent...
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Labuschagne named in Australia squad
Right-hander has not scored a century since 2023
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Australia retain Labuschagne for test series in South Africa
The right-hander, who was born in South Africa, was dropped from the one-day squad for a tour of southern Africa last week but retained in the 16-man squad for tests in Durban, Gqeberha and Cape Town.
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