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Labuschagne dropped, Smith to miss first Windies Test

Marnus Labuschagne has gone from the world's top-ranked Test batter to dropped in the space of two years, after being left out of the team to face the Windies.

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Langer wants Labuschagne to stay for sake of youth

Former coach Justin Langer has made clear it is vital Marnus Labuschagne stays in Australia's Test side for the good of the team and next generation.

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The 'good result' from Steve Smith's finger dislocation

Star Australia batter Steve Smith has opened up on a crucial moment of the World Test Championship final that left him with a dislocated finger.

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'When do we stop picking him?': Aussies' Test dilemma

Marnus Labuschagne is coming off a two-year period of averaging less than 28 in Tests, giving Australia's ageing top-order plenty of problems.

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Australia get too clever and pay the price for batting order jumble

The failure of the top three meant the holders did not have enough runs when South Africa benefited from the Lord’s pitch flattening out

The Guardian - UK

Injury points finger of doubt at Smith's Windies tour

Steve Smith has avoided surgery on a compound dislocation of his finger, but the star Australia batter remains in doubt for the tour of the West Indies.

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Starc quality with bat and ball in vain at Lord's

The end of Australia's record of triumphs in global men's cricket finals is nigh, but no-one could fault Mitchell Starc's terrific bid to save the day.

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Cordon conundrum leaves Australia in trouble and Steve Smith in world of pain

Vice-captain fractured finger with drop at slip to give Temba Bavuma another life and South Africa control

The Guardian - UK

Aiden Markram gives South Africa control against Australia at Lord’s

The Proteas need another 69 runs to win the World Test Championship final.

The Independent UK

Markram and Bavuma steer South Africa to verge of stunning WTC upset against Australia

A brilliant unbeaten partnership between Aiden Markram and an injured Temba Bavuma has taken South Africa to within 69 runs of World Test Championship glory

The Guardian - UK

South Africa defy the doubters and Australia to close in on remarkable Test triumph

Aiden Markram’s magnificent unbeaten 102 helped South Africa edge closer to World Test Championship final triumph

The Independent UK

Aussie star's 'gruesome' Lord's injury a huge Test blow

Steve Smith's immediate playing future is in doubt after suffering a compound dislocation of his finger while dropping a catch against South Africa at Lord's.

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Steve Smith suffers nasty injury after dropping catch in World Test Championship final

The Australia batter shelled a sitter at slip and could face months out

The Independent UK

Captain Pat Cummins answers Australia’s call before South Africa roar back in rollercoaster final

Cummins took six wickets to put Australia in the ascendancy before a late collapse kept South Africa’s hopes much alive

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'Unbelievable' Aussie pace pack lord it at Lord's again

That cut-throat firm of Cummins, Hazlewood and Starc were doing their worst once again in the World Test Championship final at Lord's.

The Independent UK

Kagiso Rabada lets his bowling do the talking – but Australian seamers have telling say

South Africa (43/4) trail Australia (212) by 169 runs: Back from a drugs ban, Rabada starred with a five-for on the opening day of the World Test Championship final before Australia exposed their batting frailties

The Independent UK

England complete T20 series clean sweep to continue Harry Brook’s winning start

The hosts wrapped up a second 3-0 series win over the West Indies.

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Labuschagne faces another defining moment at Lord's

Promoted to open for the first time, Marnus Labuschagne will be hoping a return to Lord's will snap him into form in the World Test Championship final.

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New opener confirmed for Australia's WTC final

Usman Khawaja will have a fifth opening partner in 18 months after Australia settled on the position for the World Test Championship final at Lord's.

The Independent UK

Australia vs South Africa Prediction: Aussies Can Bag Test Title

Follow our cricket betting tips as Australia face South Africa in the ICC World Test Championship final

The Guardian - UK

Pat Cummins: ‘We want to play hard and fair, and I think we’ve got it right’

The Australia captain tells Donald McRae about leading the side against South Africa and not getting too big for his boots – but plays a dead bat regarding the Bairstow dismissal at Lord’s

The Independent UK

Steve Smith not thinking about Ashes as Australia prepare for World Test final

Australia will face South Africa at Lord’s as they look to retain their title.

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No more 'opening-itis': Next man up for Aust at Lord's

Usman Khawaja is almost certain to have a fifth opening partner since David Warner retired in January 2024 when Australia face South Africa in the WTC final.

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Indian superstar's key message for Aussie ace Green

The night before Cameron Green underwent invasive back surgery, a touching message from an Indian legend boosted the Australian's confidence.

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'Can we play tomorrow?': Aussie star geared up for WTC

Steve Smith has ditched hitting hundreds of balls in the nets for strength work, declaring he is ready for the World Test Championship final.

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