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Marnus Labuschagne axed for New Zealand test series

Australia dumps Marnus Labuschagne for upcoming NZ tests.

Covered by 5 sources from 3 countries. First reported by ABC News Australia ·

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Common ground: most headlines mention “Labuschagne axed”, “Zealand” and “Test series”.

Different angles:

  • The Guardian “Australia selectors make early call”

How 5 newspapers cover this story

  1. ABC News AustraliaAustraliaFirst report

    Labuschagne axed from Aussie squad for New Zealand Tests

    Australia's chairman of selectors confirms the omission of Marnus Labuschagne after an extended lean run of form at the Test level.

  2. StuffNew Zealand

    Marnus Labuschagne axed for New Zealand test series

    Australia dumps Marnus Labuschagne for upcoming NZ tests.

  3. The GuardianUnited Kingdom

    Australia selectors make early call to axe Marnus Labuschagne from Test squad

    Under-fire batter will not feature in upcoming New Zealand series ‘Still possible’ he will be recalled for tours to India and England Marnus Labuschagne has been dropped from Australia’s Test squad. Chairman of selectors George Bailey confirmed on Monday that Labuschagne would be omitted from Australia’s…

  4. The Sydney Morning HeraldAustralia

    Labuschagne axed for Test series against New Zealand

    Marnus Labuschagne has had a torrid run as Australia’s Test No.3. Selectors have made a call ahead of next month’s Test series against New Zealand.

  5. The AgeAustralia

    Labuschagne axed for Test series against New Zealand

    Marnus Labuschagne has had a torrid run as Australia’s Test No.3. Selectors have made a call ahead of next month’s Test series against New Zealand.

Coverage details

5 outlets from 3 countries are covering this story: ABC News Australia, Stuff, The Guardian, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. ABC News Australia published it first, on November 9, 2026; the last outlet to join was The Age, less than an hour later.

Key names in the coverage: Marnus Labuschagne and Test.

By country: Australia (3), New Zealand (1), United Kingdom (1).

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