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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: No more opening itis next man up for aust at lord s | History Defined

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Marnus Labushagne could be asked to open in Australia's WTC final against South Africa. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Eighteen months after joking Marnus Labuschagne had "opening-itis", Usman Khawaja believes his Queensland teammate can fill the role for Australia's World Test Championship final.

Khawaja is almost certain to have another new opening partner for the decider against South Africa at Lord's, starting on Wednesday.

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