Australia drops Labuschagne for New Zealand Test series
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 1:05 AM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026
Australia chair of selectors George Bailey confirmed Marnus Labuschagne will not be part of the squad for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand. This decision follows an extended period of poor form for Labuschagne, raising questions about his role in the team. The announcement comes as Australia prepares for a challenging series, and selectors will be looking for stronger performances from the lineup. The final Test squad will be announced soon.
- •George Bailey confirms Labuschagne will be dropped from the squad
- •Decision follows prolonged lean run for Labuschagne
- •Australia prepares for Test series against New Zealand
- •Final Test squad announcement expected soon
- 1:05 AMThe Guardian Sport — Australia selectors make early call to axe Marnus Labuschagne from Test squad
- 12:31 AMESPNcricinfo — Labuschagne dropped for New Zealand Test series
"Under-fire batter will not feature in upcoming New Zealand series ‘Still possible’ he will be recalled for tours to India and England Marnus Labuschagne has been dropped from Australia’s Test squad. Chairman of selectors George Bailey confirmed on Monday that Labuschagne would be omitted from Australia’s yet-to-be-named squad for the first Test against New Zealand. Australia’s next Test begins on 9 December in Perth, but Bailey and his panel have made an early call to put Labuschagne out of his misery. Bailey told reporters the out-of-form star wouldn’t be considered for the entire four-Test series against New Zealand. Continue reading...
"Australia chair of selectors George Bailey confirms the No.3 will be dropped after an extended lean run
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External links- The Guardian SportNov 9, 2026, 1:05 AMAustralia selectors make early call to axe Marnus Labuschagne from Test squad
Under-fire batter will not feature in upcoming New Zealand series ‘Still possible’ he will be recalled for tours to India and England Marnus Labuschagne has been dropped from Australia’s Test squad. Chairman of selectors George Bailey confirmed on Monday that Labuschagne would be omitted from Australia’s yet-to-be-named squad for the first Test against New Zealand. Australia’s next Test begins on 9 December in Perth, but Bailey and his panel have made an early call to put Labuschagne out of his misery. Bailey told reporters the out-of-form star wouldn’t be considered for the entire four-Test series against New Zealand. Continue reading...
- ESPNcricinfoNov 9, 2026, 12:31 AMLabuschagne dropped for New Zealand Test series
Australia chair of selectors George Bailey confirms the No.3 will be dropped after an extended lean run
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