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Australia drops Labuschagne from New Zealand cricket Tests

Selectors say Marnus Labuschagne will not be considered for the four-Test series, which starts in Perth on 9 December. George Bailey says a return to the side remains possible later.

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What’s new: Chief selector George Bailey has confirmed Labuschagne’s omission from Australia’s Test side for the New Zealand series.

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  • Australia will leave Marnus Labuschagne out of its four-Test cricket series against New Zealand, chair of selectors George Bailey has confirmed. Sky SportsThe Sydney Morning HeraldABC NewsThe Guardian

  • Labuschagne scored 131 runs at an average of 21.83 across Australia’s three Tests in South Africa, part of a 2-1 series defeat. Sky Sports

  • Bailey said Labuschagne could still be considered for future tours, and expects him to work on his form with Queensland. Sky SportsThe Guardian