# Cricket: South African-born Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne’s unimpressive contributions in the final of the World Test Championship against the Proteas cost him his place in the team for the opening Test against the Windies. The opener could only score 17 and 22 in his two innings at Lord’s. Veteran batter Steve Smith will also miss the encounter through injury, with teenager Sam Konstas and Josh Inglis named as their replacements. The first of the three Tests starts in Bridgetown, Barbados, on Wednesday.
Cricket: Labuschagne dropped for first Test against Windies after underwelming performance at Lord’s