Marnus Labuschagne has been dropped from the Australian squad for the New Zealand series (Credit: AP)
\n\nStar Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne has been removed from the national squad. George Bailey, Australia's chair of selectors, announced on Monday, November 9, that the top-order batsman will not be taken into consideration for the team's forthcoming four-Test series against New Zealand, which will start in Perth on December 9. For Labuschagne, who was formerly associated with Steve Smith due to his spectacular run-scoring in the longest format, the writing had been on the wall. The 32-year-old's problems have persisted over the past few years, and he has not hit a Test century since the 2023 Ashes. It seems that his dismal performance in Australia's most recent series loss against South Africa has ultimately cost him a spot.
\n\nAfter failing to reach 40 in the first two games, Labuschagne managed scores of zero and four in the final Test match against South Africa in Cape Town. His century-less streak now stands at 49 innings, which is an incredible drop for a batter who used to be one of the most productive in the format.
\n\n"At this stage we won't be considering Marn (Labuschagne) for…
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