SportNine.com.auLabuschagne facing axe as training photo hints at major Test overhaul
Marnus Labuschagne looks set to be dropped for the deciding Test against South Africa in Cape Town, with Cameron Green fit and ready to come in.
There is growing speculation Marnus Labuschagne will be dropped for the Test series decider in South Africa. Journalists covering the tour on the ground noted the under-fire No.3 did not play his usual part in a training session on Sunday night (AEDT). Opening batter Nic Maddinson is also in the gun after struggling in the first two matches, with speculation Matt Renshaw will be promoted up the order to open alongside Travis Head.
Labuschagne did not take his usual role in Australia's training session ahead of the series-deciding third Test in Cape Town.
Labuschagne's Test average has fallen from above 60 to 43.36, and he has not scored a century since July 2023.
Cameron Green is fit and expected to come into the side, with the series locked at 1-1 and everything on the line in Cape Town.
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