End of Marnus Labuschagne: Horror South Africa Test series might be the end of the rope for Aussie No.3 batter
After failing to score a single fifty across six innings in South Africa, Marnus Labuschagne's place as Australia's No. 3 is now under more threat than ever.
Marnus Labuschagne's Test career might be coming to an end after South Africa's devastating six-match series against Australia, according to former Australian player Mark Waugh. Labuschagne, who scored 131 runs in six innings, including a 39 in his best performance and a duck in Cape Town, has struggled since returning from a knee injury.
Across his last 10 Tests, he has 204 runs at an average of 20.40 and has not passed 40 in any of his last 10 innings. Waugh believes Labuschagne is in the "last chance saloon" and suggests that Josh Inglis should take over at No. 3. If Labuschagne is dropped, Steve Smith will retain his No. 4 spot, with Cameron Green at No. 5 and either Pat McKay or Nathan McSweeney taking his place. The team's future batting lineup could also see a reshuffle if Labuschagne is not retained.
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