Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne Out: Pat Cummins Picks ‘THESE' 2 Star Players As Replacement For Australia's Playing XI For First Test Against West Indies
photoDetails english 2922085 https://zeenews.india.com/photos/sports/steve-smith-marnus-labuschagne-out-pat-cummins-picks-these-2-star-players-as-replacement-for-australias-playing-xi-for-first-test-against-west-indies-2922110 Updated:Jun 25, 2025, 05:10 PM IST Usman Khawaja
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Usman Khawaja will continue to open for Australia in the Test; he was the top scorer for Australia in the WTC Cycle 2023-25. He failed in both innings of the WTC final of 2025 against South Africa. Sam Konstas
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Sam Konstas has replaced Marnus Labuschagne, whose form was a bit of a question for the selectors, and now Konstas will open with Khawaja, who impressed everyone with his batting against India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. Cameron Green
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Cameron Green will bat at his position, the number 3 spot. He needs to overcome his weakness, which troubled him in the finals of the WTC 2025. Josh Inglis
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Josh Inglis replaces Steve Smith, who injured his thumb finger in during fielding in the second innings of the WTC 2025. Josh Inglish returns to the squad and will aim to create an impact. Travis Head
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Travis Head will continue to bat No. 5. He was seen struggling with the pace attack in the finals of WTC 2025, although he is one of the finest; he still needs to figure out his weakness. Beau Webster
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Beau Webster was the key player in the finals, though he didn't create much impact, but his fifty secured his position in the team. Alex Carey (WK)
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Alex Carey will continue to wicket-keeping for Australia and has shown good class in the lower order, stabilizing the innings of Australia. Pat Cummins (C)
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Pat Cummins, the captain of Australia, has been consistent with his performances and leads the pace attack with his teammates. Mitchell Starc
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Mitchell Starc is one of the dependable bowlers of Australia who always shows up when the team needs him. He also scored a half-century with the bat in the first innings of WTC 2025. Josh Hazlewood
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Josh Hazlewood is Australia's trustworthy bowler as his height helps him produce extra pace and swing with the new ball. Nathan Lyon
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Nathan Lyon is the only spinner Australia trusts, and with over 583 wickets, he continues to perform for his team.
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