'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. AAP · Jun 14, 2025
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 · Jun 14, 2025
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. AAP · Jun 14, 2025
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. AAP · Jun 13, 2025
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 The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025
Up to Australia's bowlers again in WTC title defence South Africa will need to post the biggest total of the match to successfully chase down Australia's target in the World Test Championship final at Lord's. AAP · Jun 12, 2025
Cricket’s world showdown finally lives up to its billing on thrilling first day Grumbles about formats and venues are forgotten as first South Africa’s quicks, and then Australia’s, make hay in Lord’s sunshine The Guardian - AU · Jun 11, 2025
'Oh, man!' - Proteas ruing crucial miss in WTC final South Africa had Australia on the ropes on day one of the World Test Championship final, before a non-referral crucially swung the momentum at Lord's. AAP · Jun 11, 2025
South Africa v Australia: World Test Championship final cricket, day one – as it happened Australia assume control of the World Test Championship final after Kagiso Rabada takes five of 14 wickets to fall across the first day. The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2025
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. AAP · Jun 10, 2025
Incongruity of World Test Championship final fails to dampen Australian excitement It may be a strange time of year for an Australian, and a strange tournament structure, but the decider is vindicated further each time it is played The Guardian - AU · Jun 10, 2025
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. AAP · Jun 10, 2025
How South Africa can finally shed ‘chokers’ tag against Australia to shake up Test cricket WORLD TEST CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL 2025: South Africa’s path to Lord’s has been criticised by some, but, as Harry Latham-Coyle writes, the imperfect World Test Championship final against Australia brings a chance to rejuvenate a format under siege The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025
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. AAP · Jun 9, 2025
AAP · Jun 8, 2025 '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.
AAP · May 23, 2025 Marnus out cheaply again as World Test final looms Marnus Labuschagne's hopes of a World Test final place have taken a hit in Cardiff on a day another Aussie, Caleb Jewell, cracked a glorious first county ton.
AAP · May 16, 2025 Duck for Labuschagne - courtesy of Aussie county foe Marnus Labuschagne has been dismissed by Australian bowler Harry Conway for a duck, depriving him of valuable batting practice before the World Test final.
The Independent UK · May 13, 2025 Pat Cummins and Cameron Green return for World Test Championship final to leave Australia selection dilemma Green will be unable to bowl at Lord’s against South Africa but could return to the XI as a batter only
AAP · May 13, 2025 Australia have three options for Test opening spot After just two Tests, Josh Inglis could open in the World Test Championship final after being thrown into the mix to partner Usman Khawaja.
The Independent UK · May 8, 2025 Marnus Labuschagne to return to Glamorgan ahead of World Test Championship final The Australia batter will be back in Cardiff as he returns to the county
AAP · Mar 29, 2025 Labuschagne to reset after leanest run-scoring summer After his leanest run-scoring summer, Australian batsman Marnus Labuschagne will take a month off before heading to English country cricket to find peak form.
AAP · Mar 25, 2025 Bulls crash before teen revives shield hopes against SA Queensland crashed to 95 all out before their 19-year-old quick Callum Vidler led a revival against SA on the opening day of the Sheffield Shield final.
AAP · Mar 25, 2025 Sheffield Shield skippers put mateship on hold Marnus Labuschagne and Nathan McSweeney will put their mateship on hold when they lead Queensland and South Australia in the Sheffield Shield final.
AAP · Mar 25, 2025 Khawaja backed for big Shield final after public spat Queensland captain Marnus Labuschagne says Usman Khawaja will have extra motivation in the Sheffield Shield final against SA after his spat with officials.
AAP · Mar 21, 2025 'Fuming' Khawaja bites at '100 per cent wrong' critics Usman Khawaja has delivered a passionate explanation for his controversial Shield absence and slammed Queensland Cricket's Joe Dawes for fuelling the fire.