Australia select Marnus Labuschagne in the squad for next month’s three-Test tour of South Africa. The BBC and Guyana Chronicle both report that Labuschagne, despite recent struggles, is included ahead of the series.
Both outlets describe Labuschagne as out of form. Guyana Chronicle adds detail on his recent Test record, saying he has not scored a century since 2023 and struggled in two Tests against Bangladesh last month, following scores of 31 and 4 in the matches referenced. The BBC’s report is shorter and focuses mainly on his inclusion in the touring squad, without the extended performance context.
Overall, the reporting converges on the key point that Labuschagne has been retained/selected for the South Africa tour, while Guyana Chronicle provides more specifics about recent batting outputs and form. Neither source indicates a change to the tour’s schedule, number of Tests, or other major squad selections.
