Australia star dropped in test squad shake-up

20 Jun 2025 • 7:00 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Australia has dropped Marnus Labuschagne for the first Test against West Indies in Barbados.
  • Steve Smith will also miss the match due to a dislocated finger sustained while fielding at Lord's.
  • Sam Konstas and Josh Inglis have been brought into the batting line-up to replace Labuschagne and Smith.
  • Labuschagne had recently opened the batting in the World Test Championship final, contributing scores of 17 and 22.
  • Head selector George Bailey indicated that Labuschagne's Test career could be revived if he rediscovers his top form.

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