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Oliver Caffrey

New opener confirmed for Australia's WTC final

Marnus Labuschagne has been called up to open in Australia's WTC final against South Africa. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Marnus Labuschagne has been picked over Sam Konstas to be Usman Khawaja's opening partner for Australia's World Test Championship final at Lord's.

The 30-year-old will move up from No.3 to open for the first time at Test level as Australia seek back-to-back WTC titles.

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