‘Great career, Marnus [Labuschagne], but it’s the end’: Ex-Australia stars pick top 7 batters for New Zealand Test series

Former Australian cricket players have publicly called for Marnus Labuschagne to be dropped from the national Test squad ahead of the upcoming series against New Zealand. The ex-players revealed their preferred top seven batting lineup, with Labuschagne notably absent from their selections. The article, published on October 31, 2026, reflects growing debate around Labuschagne's place in the Australian Test side.