Chair of selectors George Bailey confirmed Josh Inglis and Sam Konstas would replace Smith and Labuschagne in the XI for the series opener starting June 25 at Kensington Oval.
“Steve needs more time for the wound to heal so we’ll give him another week’s rest and assess his functionality after that,” Bailey said.
“We have made the decision to give Josh and Sam the opportunity to replace Steve and Marnus. We are excited to see them get the chance to further their fledgling Test careers.
“In his only opportunity in Test cricket to date, Josh was outstanding in Sri Lanka, showing great intent and ability to put pressure on the opposition.
“Marnus at his best can be a really important member of this team. He understands his output hasn’t been at the level we, or he, expects.
Related News
03 May, 2025
Bank holiday travel chaos as M1 shut aft . . .
27 Apr, 2025
How to Watch Maple Leafs vs Senators: Li . . .
12 Aug, 2025
Huge win for millions of Aussies with a . . .
02 Apr, 2025
Nintendo lets Switch 2 players share the . . .
20 Aug, 2025
NASCAR's 2026 schedule includes new stre . . .
19 Jun, 2025
TASS showcases top photos from 25 news a . . .
09 Jul, 2025
Johnny Kenny delivers emphatic Celtic tr . . .
30 May, 2025
Autonomous warfare in Operation Sindoor