Ponting urges Australia to replace Labuschagne before South Africa tour
Ricky Ponting says Marnus Labuschagne’s place in Australia’s Test team is “almost untenable” after a prolonged run of poor form, with Australia due to face South Africa in a three-Test series from October 9.
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has called for Marnus Labuschagne to be replaced in the Test squad before the team's tour of South Africa in October. Ponting argued that Labuschagne's prolonged poor form, including a string of low scores and a streak of 43 consecutive Test innings without a century, has made his position "almost untenable."
The selectors should make decisive changes ahead of the three-match Test series, Ponting suggested, and moving Travis Head back down to the middle order could create space for new talent. Ponting joked about persuading his former teammate Mike Hussey to steer clear of becoming England's new Test batting coach, hinting that he might end up coaching the Australian team instead.
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