Marnus Labuschagne axed by Australia after World Test Championship final defeat
Australia star dropped in test squad shake-up
- Australia has dropped Marnus Labuschagne for the first Test against West Indies in Barbados.
- Steve Smith will also miss the match due to a dislocated finger sustained while fielding at Lord's.
- Sam Konstas and Josh Inglis have been brought into the batting line-up to replace Labuschagne and Smith.
- Labuschagne had recently opened the batting in the World Test Championship final, contributing scores of 17 and 22.
- Head selector George Bailey indicated that Labuschagne's Test career could be revived if he rediscovers his top form.