Ricky Ponting questions Labuschagne spot in Australia Test team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 8:12 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Ricky Ponting claims the position of Marnus Labuschagne in the Australia Test cricket team has become untenable. His assessment follows ongoing discussions regarding squad composition ahead of the upcoming international calendar. Ponting also noted that England possesses the necessary talent to challenge Australia during The Ashes series scheduled for next summer. These comments highlight current scrutiny surrounding the Australian batting lineup. No changes to the squad have been announced at this time.
- •Ricky Ponting describes the Test spot of Marnus Labuschagne as untenable.
- •England is expected to challenge Australia during The Ashes next summer.
- •Ponting expressed confidence in the talent available to the England side.
- 4:39 PMYahoo Sports — Time's up for Marnus Labuschagne: Ricky Ponting claims Australia will look for a new No.3 batter for South Africa Test series
"Ricky Ponting said Marnus Labuschagne's spot in the Australia Test team has become "untenable" as he insisted England have the talent to "serve it up" to the Baggy Greens during The Ashes next summer.
"With Marnus Labuschagne failing to deliver for Australia once again, former skipper Ricky Ponting believes time's up for the No. 3 batter.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 4:39 PMTime's up for Marnus Labuschagne: Ricky Ponting claims Australia will look for a new No.3 batter for South Africa Test series
With Marnus Labuschagne failing to deliver for Australia once again, former skipper Ricky Ponting believes time's up for the No. 3 batter.
- Sky Sports—Ponting: Labuschagne's Australia Test place 'almost untenable'
Ricky Ponting said Marnus Labuschagne's spot in the Australia Test team has become "untenable" as he insisted England have the talent to "serve it up" to the Baggy Greens during The Ashes next summer.
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