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Labuschagne dropped, Smith to miss first Windies Test

Marnus Labuschagne has gone from the world's top-ranked Test batter to dropped in the space of two years, after being left out of the team to face the Windies.

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James Anderson and Stuart Broad assess England seamers ahead of ‘era-defining’ India and Ashes Tests

After the retirements of their two highest Test wicket-takers, England head into 10 crucial matches against India and Australia with a new-look stock of pace bowlers

The Independent UK

Langer wants Labuschagne to stay for sake of youth

Former coach Justin Langer has made clear it is vital Marnus Labuschagne stays in Australia's Test side for the good of the team and next generation.

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'When do we stop picking him?': Aussies' Test dilemma

Marnus Labuschagne is coming off a two-year period of averaging less than 28 in Tests, giving Australia's ageing top-order plenty of problems.

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Australia get too clever and pay the price for batting order jumble

The failure of the top three meant the holders did not have enough runs when South Africa benefited from the Lord’s pitch flattening out

The Guardian - UK

Injury points finger of doubt at Smith's Windies tour

Steve Smith has avoided surgery on a compound dislocation of his finger, but the star Australia batter remains in doubt for the tour of the West Indies.

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Aussie star's 'gruesome' Lord's injury a huge Test blow

Steve Smith's immediate playing future is in doubt after suffering a compound dislocation of his finger while dropping a catch against South Africa at Lord's.

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Captain Pat Cummins answers Australia’s call before South Africa roar back in rollercoaster final

Cummins took six wickets to put Australia in the ascendancy before a late collapse kept South Africa’s hopes much alive

The Independent UK

Up to Australia's bowlers again in WTC title defence

South Africa will need to post the biggest total of the match to successfully chase down Australia's target in the World Test Championship final at Lord's.

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Cricket’s world showdown finally lives up to its billing on thrilling first day

Grumbles about formats and venues are forgotten as first South Africa’s quicks, and then Australia’s, make hay in Lord’s sunshine

The Guardian - AU

'Oh, man!' - Proteas ruing crucial miss in WTC final

South Africa had Australia on the ropes on day one of the World Test Championship final, before a non-referral crucially swung the momentum at Lord's.

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South Africa v Australia: World Test Championship final cricket, day one – as it happened

Australia assume control of the World Test Championship final after Kagiso Rabada takes five of 14 wickets to fall across the first day.

The Guardian - UK

Labuschagne faces another defining moment at Lord's

Promoted to open for the first time, Marnus Labuschagne will be hoping a return to Lord's will snap him into form in the World Test Championship final.

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Incongruity of World Test Championship final fails to dampen Australian excitement

It may be a strange time of year for an Australian, and a strange tournament structure, but the decider is vindicated further each time it is played

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New opener confirmed for Australia's WTC final

Usman Khawaja will have a fifth opening partner in 18 months after Australia settled on the position for the World Test Championship final at Lord's.

The Independent UK

How South Africa can finally shed ‘chokers’ tag against Australia to shake up Test cricket

WORLD TEST CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL 2025: South Africa’s path to Lord’s has been criticised by some, but, as Harry Latham-Coyle writes, the imperfect World Test Championship final against Australia brings a chance to rejuvenate a format under siege

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No more 'opening-itis': Next man up for Aust at Lord's

Usman Khawaja is almost certain to have a fifth opening partner since David Warner retired in January 2024 when Australia face South Africa in the WTC final.

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'Can we play tomorrow?': Aussie star geared up for WTC

Steve Smith has ditched hitting hundreds of balls in the nets for strength work, declaring he is ready for the World Test Championship final.

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Marnus out cheaply again as World Test final looms

Marnus Labuschagne's hopes of a World Test final place have taken a hit in Cardiff on a day another Aussie, Caleb Jewell, cracked a glorious first county ton.

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Duck for Labuschagne - courtesy of Aussie county foe

Marnus Labuschagne has been dismissed by Australian bowler Harry Conway for a duck, depriving him of valuable batting practice before the World Test final.

The Independent UK

Pat Cummins and Cameron Green return for World Test Championship final to leave Australia selection dilemma

Green will be unable to bowl at Lord’s against South Africa but could return to the XI as a batter only

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Australia have three options for Test opening spot

After just two Tests, Josh Inglis could open in the World Test Championship final after being thrown into the mix to partner Usman Khawaja.

The Independent UK

Marnus Labuschagne to return to Glamorgan ahead of World Test Championship final

The Australia batter will be back in Cardiff as he returns to the county

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Labuschagne to reset after leanest run-scoring summer

After his leanest run-scoring summer, Australian batsman Marnus Labuschagne will take a month off before heading to English country cricket to find peak form.

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Bulls crash before teen revives shield hopes against SA

Queensland crashed to 95 all out before their 19-year-old quick Callum Vidler led a revival against SA on the opening day of the Sheffield Shield final.

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