Australia drops Labuschagne & loses Smith for WI Tests!

Written By: Danish

Marnus Labuschagne axed after poor form (avg 16.25 in 2024). The batsman scored just 39 runs in WTC Final vs South Africa.

Dropped

Steve Smith ruled out with dislocated finger from WTC Final. Wearing splint for 8 weeks - may miss entire WI Test series.

Injury

Sam Konstas (Boxing Day Test debutant) & Josh Inglis (SL centurion) called up. Could open & middle-order respectively.

Replacements

Chair George Bailey: "Labuschagne understands his output hasn't met expectations. We value his skill but need changes now."

Selection

Khawaja-Konstas likely new opening pair. Inglis to bolster middle-order. Final batting order to be confirmed before June 25 Test.

Lineup

1st Test: June 25 (Barbados) 2nd Test: July 3 (Grenada) 3rd Test: July 11 (Jamaica)

Schedule

Young replacements face tough WI bowling attack. Can they fill big shoes of Smith & Labuschagne? Barbados Test holds answers.

Challenge

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