Marnus Labuschagne dropped for NZ Test series: George Bailey confirms AUS star's disastrous run reached breaking point in SA
Marnus Labuschagne has been dropped for the New Zealand Tests after a poor run of form, George Bailey confirmed following the South Africa tour.
Marnus Labuschagne has been dropped from the Australian Test squad for the upcoming series against New Zealand, following a poor performance in their recent tour of South Africa. George Bailey, the Chairman of selectors, confirmed this decision on November 9, citing Labuschagne's disappointing series, where he scored a total of just 131 runs across six innings, with an average of 21.83.
The 32-year-old, once regarded as Australia's top Test batter, now has a Test career average of 42.64 in 68 matches. Bailey suggested that Labuschagne will return to Queensland's Sheffield Shield side to rebuild his form, with a potential Test comeback possible before Australia's 2027 tours to India and England.
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