Australia still firm at top despite losing WTC final
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Former Australia Test captain Tim Paine, however, believes Labuschagne and Khawaja can turn it around in the West Indies Tests, starting June 25.
Australia batter Steve Smith will take no further part in the World Test Championship final in London after suffering a compound dislocation of his right pinkie.
Tim Paine defends Usman Khawaja & Marnus Labuschagne after WTC Final criticism. He says top players shouldn't be dropped after one poor Test, calling them vital to Australia’s future.
Australia took the upper hand in the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord’s, ending day two on 144-8 in their second innings with a lead of 218 runs after wickets tumbled freely again on Thursday.
Former Australian cricketer Mitchell Johnson did not mince his words as he questioned pacer Josh Hazlewood prioritising IPL and RCB over preparing for WTC Final.