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Marnus Labuschagne's place in Australia team under scrutiny after series loss

Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 7:09 AM

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

Marnus Labuschagne's place in Australia team under scrutiny after series loss

Summary

Marnus Labuschagne may be dropped from the Australia Test team after the 2-1 series defeat to South Africa. Labuschagne struggled with an average of 21.83 this tour, failing to score a century in 49 innings. Head coach Andrew McDonald stated that while they believed in Labuschagne, they need to reassess his position moving forward. Australia is facing criticism for their performances, including a 176-run loss in the decisive Test where they were bowled out for 111. The team will next host New Zealand for a four-Test series beginning in December.

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By the Numbers

•Labuschagne averaged 21.83 during the South Africa series.
•He has not scored a Test century since the 2023 Ashes.
•Australia's defeat included an innings loss and a 176-run loss in Cape Town.
•The team will begin a four-Test series against New Zealand in December.
•Head coach McDonald expressed the need to reassess Labuschagne's role.

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7:09 AMSky Sports — Labuschagne facing Australia axe after poor South Africa series?

What they're saying

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Marnus Labuschagne is facing the axe from the Australia Test team after their 2-1 series defeat in South Africa, with head coach Andrew McDonald saying "he hasn't taken his opportunity on this tour".
— Sky Sports

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