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Konstas Kept Out of Test Side as Labuschagne Opens
- Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne are expected to open Australia's batting lineup at Lord's in the upcoming Test match against South Africa, which will decide the World Test Championship title.
- This follows David Warner's January 2024 retirement and ongoing trials of various opening partners alongside Khawaja.
- Khawaja, aged 38 with 1,422 runs in this cycle, leads Australia's run-scoring and values contributing while still enjoying his cricket.
- Khawaja said, "Beggars can't be choosers" and believes Labuschagne will embrace the opening role despite past 'opening-itis' jokes.
- Labuschagne's promotion aims to strengthen the team as Australia pursue consecutive WTC titles, while Khawaja remains focused on his role until retirement.
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Idaho Press
Labuschagne to partner with Khawaja as Australia's openers in WTC final at Lord's
LONDON (AP) — Marnus Labuschagne has moved one place up the batting order to open with Usman Khawaja for Australia in the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord's from Wednesday.
Australia announce playing XI vs South Africa in WTC final, to take punt on Labuschagne as opener
Australia have announced their playing XI for the blockbuster World Test Championship final against South Africa at the Lord’s, starting June 11. They have made a bold decision, handing Marnus Labuschagne the opening spot for the high-voltage match. Notably, Labuschagne has never opened in Test cricket before and has been in poor form in the ongoing WTC cycle. He has averaged 28.33 in this cycle and that puts his spot in the playing XI under thr…
Sydney Morning Herald
‘Beggars can’t be choosers’: Labuschagne on his last chance at Lord’s
Labuschagne will almost certainly open the batting alongside Usman Khawaja in the World Test Championship final against South Africa from Wednesday.
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