‘On the table’: Bailey opens door to top order reshuffle amid crisis
The chief selector defended Marnus Labuschagne but conceded changes would be discussed if the veteran’s form slump continues.
The chief selector defended Marnus Labuschagne but conceded changes would be discussed if the veteran’s form slump continues.
Mark Taylor continued calls for the Test side to be regenerated but Marnus Labuschagne has been spared in the squad to play South Africa.
Labuschagne is also in danger of losing his spot in the Test side when it next plays in South Africa following the ODI series.
Yet another Australian batting collapse has given Bangladesh a get-out-of-jail-free card on the opening day of the second Test in Mackay.
Mark Waugh concedes there are big hurdles facing the Australian side – and some of it might be the selectors’ fault.
Matt Renshaw has been recalled to the Australian side and will replace Jake Weatherald for the second Test.
Ian Chappell has taken aim at Australia’s selectors for creating a “mess” for the Test side due to a lack of bravery in bringing through the next generation.
Andrew McDonald has resisted calls for regeneration, but admits Marnus Labuschagne needs big runs soon.
Australia have been dealt one of their most humbling and embarrassing losses, falling to Bangladesh by nine wickets.
David Warner and Mark Waugh see some looming challenges on the horizon for the Australian Test team that have already been exposed by Bangladesh.