WTC Final 2025: Australia Coach McDonald Backs Stuttering Labuschagne

WTC Final 2025: Australia coach McDonald backs stuttering Labuschagne

Batter Marnus Labuschagne is still a key part of Australia’s future in Test cricket despite failing to impress in its five-wicket defeat to South Africa in the World Test Championship final, coach Andrew McDonald said.

Andrew McDonald Hints at Top-Order Batting Changes for Australia After ICC WTC 2025 Final Loss Against South Africa | 🏏 LatestLY

At Lord’s, Marnus Labuschagne was moved up to open alongside Usman Khawaja at Lord's, so as to accommodate a returning Cameron Green at number three. But the move didn’t work, as Labuschagne’s lean run continued, while Khawaja and Green couldn’t make any substantial contributions. 🏏 Andrew McDonald Hints at Top-Order Batting Changes for Australia After ICC WTC 2025 Final Loss Against South Africa.

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