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7 September 2026

Under-fire Labuschagne named in Australia Test squad for South Africa series

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Under-fire Labuschagne named in Australia Test squad for South Africa series

Out-of-form Marnus Labuschagne can “still make a positive contribution”, chief Australia selector George Bailey said Monday, after the struggling batsman was thrown a lifeline for the Test tour of ...

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