Marnus Labuschagne to Open for Australia in World Test Championship Final
- Staff Writers
- Jun 10
- 1 min read
Marnus Labuschagne will open the batting alongside Usman Khawaja in Australia's bid to win the World Test Championship Final against South Africa.
On the eve of the decider at Lord’s, Australia captain Pat Cummins said loyalty played a part in the decision to select Labuschagne ahead of teenage sensation Sam Konstas, with selectors valuing a broader contribution over the two-year cycle of the championship.
Quizzed as to whether the decision to persevere with Labuschange over Konstas could prove detrimental longer term, Cummins said the young opener was still gaining valuable experience.
Australia have selected Cameron Green to bat third in his first Test appearance since March 2024.
Travis Head and Steve Smith will be joined in the middle order by Beau Webster, who is likely to play an all-rounder role and handle some bowling duties while Green plays purely as a batter.
Alex Carey will wicketkeep, while the usual bowling quartet of Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazelwood and Nathan Lyon will all feature as Scott Boland was overlooked in favour of Hazelwood.
The World Test Championship Final begins on Thursday at 7:30pm AEST.
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