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Australia have made two major changes in their team before the Test starting against the West Indies from June 25 in Barbados.
Marnas Labushen is excluded from the team due to poor form, while Steve Smith will not play due to injury. In his place Sam Constas and Josh English have been included in the team.
Australia has decided to change their batting order after defeat against South Africa in the World Test Championship final.
Labushen was able to score 39 runs in both innings in the World Test Championship Labushen was given the responsibility of opening in the WTC final, but could only score 17 and 22 runs. His form has been bad for the last two years.
Selection Committee Chairman George Bailey said, ‘Marnas can be important for the team in his best performance. We will work with them to improve their weaknesses. We trust their ability and hopefully he will give positive answers to this challenge.
Constas has a chance to play third Test Constas will get a chance to play the third Test, who scored 60 runs in 65 balls in Melbourne against India. At the same time, English scored a century in a debut test against Sri Lanka in Galle this year.
Smith WTC was injured in the final On the other hand, Smith suffered a small finger injury while trying to catch Temba Bawuma on the third day against South Africa at Lord’s. To avoid surgery, they have to wear splints for eight weeks. However, it is expected that he may return to the post -West Indies series matches. Bailey said, ‘Steve needs more time to heal the wound. We will review their situation after a week.
Bailey expressed enthusiasm at giving a chance to Constas and English. He said, “Josh performed brilliantly in his debut test in Sri Lanka. He has the ability to pressurize opposition bowlers.”
The playing XI and the batting order declaration will be close to the Test, but is likely to open with Usman Khwaja of Constas. Australia can take Australia – Australia – Australia – Nathan Leon and Matt Kuanman – based on the pitch status.
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