Labuschagne opened the batting in the World Test Championship final, contributing scores of 17 and 22 to Australia's cause as the defending champions lost to South Africa by five wickets.

Since 2022, Labuschagne has struggled notably against left-arm pace in the longest format. In that period, he has faced 271 balls from left-arm quicks, scoring just 104 runs and getting out six ...

In short: Marnus Labuschagne has been dropped from the first Test of the West Indies tour. Steve Smith will not play due to the finger injury he suffered in the World Test Championship final defeat.

Marnus Labuschagne has been a regular at Glamorgan over the last few years (PA Wire)The World Test Championship final will begin on Wednesday 11 June at the Home of Cricket.

Labuschagne’s scoring rate slid from the mid-50s in his first four years as a Test player to the low 40s in 2023 and 2024, as his average dipped into the low 30s.

Andrew McDonald commented on Marnus Labuschagne's thin run of form, stating the importance of his experience to an Australian team that is ageing. Explore. Search Friday, Jul 11, 2025.

IMAGE: Marnus Labuschagne will open the innings with Usman Khawaja in the WTC Final, starting Wednesday, June 11. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Action Images via Reuters Australia captain Pat Cummins ...

At 30, Labuschagne’s Test career is far from finished. He is too good a player and his Test average of 46.19 still eclipses Justin Langer (45.27), Usman Khawaja (44.96) and David Warner (44.59).