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[Watch] Marnus Labuschagne Flops In 1st Innings After Australia Test Snub Confirmation

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Marnus Labuschagne fails for Queensland [Source: KayoSports/Instagram]Marnus Labuschagne fails for Queensland [Source: KayoSports/Instagram]

Marnus Labuschagne's return to Queensland's XI in the Sheffield Shield saw his poor run of form continue, as they faced Tasmania. This happened after national selector George Bailey sealed Marnus' fate with the Test team ahead of the home summer.

Bailey confirmed that the number 3 batter will not be considered for selection for the home series against New Zealand, closing down doors for any speculation.

Marnus Labuschagne fails on Sheffield Shield return

Queensland hosted Tasmania in round 4 of the Sheffield Shield 2026/27 in Brisbane, and Labuschagne, who is back to leading his state, won the toss and elected to bat first. He was called in to bat after the openers fared well with the new ball and the first wicket fell at the 18.3 over mark.

Despite the new ball spell being played out, Labuschagne could not extend his stay at the crease beyond 36 balls. At the end of the 30th over, Riley Meredith invited the former world number 1 to drive him with a full delivery around the 6th stump line. Marnus fell for the trap and swung the bat way away from his body.

The ball just nipped enough off the surface to find the outside edge and carried to Jake Doran behind the wickets, ending the batter's innings at 12 off 36 with one four.

Watch the dismissal below-

Who can replace Labuschagne for New Zealand series?

Following Marnus Labuschagne's constant decline, the selectors have decided to drop the 32-year old for the Trans-Tasman series. Now there is a big gap at number 3 in the Test team that can be filled with players already in the team, like Cameron Green, who has previously batted at 3.

If Australia looks at options from outside the current roster, Marnus' Queensland teammate, Jake Clayton, who is averaging 71 after 7 innings this season, can be considered.

Apart from the potential debutant, Sam Konstas has been doing well, with 253 runs in 3 matches at 63.25 in the Shield. Lastly, Australia A regular Nathan McSweeney is also an option.