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Bailey defends Labuschagne retaining Test spot for SA tour

IOL Sport · 07 September 2026 at 11:41

Bailey defends Labuschagne retaining Test spot for SA tour

Australia chief selector George Bailey has backed Marnus Labuschagne to make a positive contribution on the Test tour of South Africa despite his recent struggles with the bat.

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