Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMarnus Labuschagne has been retained in Australia's 16-player Test squad for October's three-match tour of South Africa, despite a recent run of poor form. Chief selector George Bailey acknowledged the need for Labuschagne to score more runs, but expressed confidence in his ability to make a positive contribution. All-rounder Cooper Connolly, paceman Michael Neser, and left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann have been added to the squad following the series against Bangladesh. Michael Neser returns to the setup after recovering from a calf injury, while Matthew Renshaw has also kept his place in the travelling party. The tour begins in Durban on 9 October, marking Australia's first Test series in South Africa since the 2018 ball-tampering scandal. In fullMarnus Labuschagne survives cut as Australia name Test squad to face South AfricaMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Australia name squad for South Africa tour as selectors make Labuschagne decision
Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMarnus Labuschagne has been retained in Australia's 16-player Test squad for October's three-match tour of South Africa, despite a recent run of poor form. Chief selector George Bailey acknowledged the need for Labuschagne to score more runs, but expressed confidence in his ability to make a positive contribution. All-rounder Cooper Connolly, paceman Michael Neser, and left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann have been added to the squad following the series against Bangladesh. Michael Neser returns to the setup after recovering from a calf injury, while Matthew Renshaw has also kept his place in the travelling party. The tour begins in Durban on 9 October, marking Australia's first Test series in South Africa since the 2018 ball-tampering scandal. In fullMarnus Labuschagne survives cut as Australia name Test squad to face South AfricaMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
