Labuschagne stays in Australia's Test squad for South Africa tour

The batsman has been retained despite no century since July 2023 and just 35 runs in three recent innings.

Why it mattersLabuschagne's retention signals selectors believe he can recover form. It also shows the lack of depth in Australia's batting line-up for a key Test series.

AustraliaAustralian cricket fans will watch to see if Labuschagne can end his century drought in South Africa, a region where Australia hasn't toured since the 2018 ball-tampering scandal.

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