{
  "id": 19086296,
  "title": "Marnus Labuschagne dropped for NZ Test series: George Bailey confirms AUS star's disastrous run reached breaking point in SA",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/marnus-labuschagne-dropped-for-nz-test-series-george-bailey-confirms",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-09T04:06:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/marnus-labuschagne-dropped-nz-test-040616678.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Marnus Labuschagne has been dropped for the New Zealand Tests after a poor run of form, George Bailey confirmed following the South Africa tour.",
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        "title": "Labuschagne dropped for New Zealand Test series",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/labuschagne-dropped-for-new-zealand-test-series",
        "published": "2026-11-09T00:46:31.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}