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Eighteen months after joking Marnus Labuschagne had “opening-itis”, Usman Khawaja believes his Queensland teammate can fill the function for Australia’s World Test Championship ultimate.
Khawaja is sort of sure to have every other new opening spouse for the decider towards South Africa at Lord’s, beginning on Wednesday.
Since David Warner retired from Tests in January 2024, Steve Smith, Nathan McSweeney, Sam Konstas, and Travis Head have all joined Khawaja on the peak of the order.
Smith is locked in to bat at No.4, Konstas is not going to play, and Head will are available at No.5 as Australia gun for back-to-back WTC titles.
Khawaja on Monday nonetheless joked Labuschagne wasn’t over the “opening-itis” that at last resulted in Smith being promoted to open for 4 Tests, however declared each and every Australian would do what was once highest for the staff.
“Beggars can’t be choosers,” Khawaja mentioned at Lord’s on Monday at a release for Prime Video’s unique Australian protection of the WTC ultimate.
“So you just be humble that you’re playing for Australia, and then you take what you get and you make the best out of it.
“At the end of the day, it’s a team game.
“I know the best place for me to bat for the team is to open.
“So I’m very happy to open and do my role for the team.
“I’m sure if it’s the same for Marnus, 100 per cent I know he’ll take that.”
The opening catch 22 situation comes at a flashpoint in Labuschagne’s profession. The 30-year-old hasn’t scored a Test century since his 111 towards England at Manchester in July 2023.
Labuschagne made some essential contributions as Australia regained the Border-Gavaskar trophy remaining summer time, with out changing an innings into 3 figures.
He is indisputably the batter below essentially the most drive in Australia’s top-six.
“He’s opened before. He started off for Queensland opening,” Khawaja mentioned.
“You bat three, I think opening is an easier transition.
“Marnus is a terrific player, so if he gets an opportunity, I’m sure he’ll be fine.”
This AAP article was once made conceivable by way of give a boost to from Amazon Prime Video, which is broadcasting the World Test Championship ultimate.
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