US EditionYouthful Top Order Confirmed for Australia's First Test vs. West Indies
- Australia confirmed a youthful top order including Sam Konstas and Usman Khawaja for the first Test against West Indies at Kensington Oval on June 26, 2025.
- The selection followed Marnus Labuschagne's axing due to a decline in form and Steve Smith's finger injury sustained earlier this month in the World Test Championship final.
- Captain Pat Cummins insisted Cameron Green remains a long-term No.3 option despite an underwhelming recent performance and endorsed Josh Inglis at No.4 replacing Smith.
- Cummins described Green as a viable option for the No.3 batting position over the long term and suggested that if an opportunity arises, he could work his way back into the Test lineup, while expressing hope that Smith will return soon.
- This series marks a new Test cycle for Australia with a largely changed squad aiming to reassert dominance after the West Indies' recent surprise win at the Gabba led by Shamar Joseph.
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Australia announce major changes in team for 1st Test against West Indies: Check full squad
After losing a chance to clinch World Test Championship (WTC) title recently, Cricket Australia has made major changes in its squad for the upcoming Test series against West Indies. The 3-match Test series between West Indies and Australia is set to begin on June 25.
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