Former Australian stars name top seven for New Zealand Tests, exclude Labuschagne
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 9:55 AM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
Former Australian cricketers David Warner, Mark Waugh, and Kerry O'Keeffe have selected their top seven batters for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand, with none including Marnus Labuschagne in their lineups. Labuschagne's recent performance, particularly a five-ball duck and a low score in the series decider against South Africa, raises doubts about his future in the Test team. Warner emphasized the need for stability in the batting order, suggesting changes that would push Labuschagne out entirely. As the selection debate unfolds, Labuschagne's position remains precarious ahead of the New Zealand series.
- •Labuschagne has not scored a Test century since 2023.
- •Warner, Waugh, and O'Keeffe unanimously exclude Labuschagne from their selections.
- •Warner proposes shifting Steve Smith up the batting order for stability.
- •Labuschagne was dismissed for a duck against South Africa, compounding his selection issues.
- •The first Test against New Zealand approaches as Australia weighs its options.
- 9:55 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Great career, Marnus [Labuschagne], but it’s the end’: Ex-Australia stars pick top 7 batters for New Zealand Test series
"Former Australian players have called for Marnus Labuschagne to be dropped, revealing their top 7 for New Zealand.
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