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Australia Drop Struggling Labuschagne For First West Indies Test, Smith Ruled Out

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Australia Drop Struggling Labuschagne For First West Indies Test, Smith Ruled Out

By AFP News June 20, 2025 • 08:43 AM View: 428

Australia on Friday dropped Marnus Labuschagne for the opening match of their three-Test tour of the West Indies after a poor run of form while Steve Smith is out injured.

Teenager Sam Konstas and Josh Inglis come into the starting XI for the opening match in Barbados starting on Wednesday.

TAGS Marnus Labuschagne Steve Smith West Indies Vs Australia Australia Cricket Team

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