WI vs AUS first Test: Australia drops Marnus Labuschagne, Smith out injured against West Indies

Marnus Labuschagne has been dropped and injured Steve Smith has been ruled out of the Australia lineup for next week's series-opening cricket Test against the West Indies.

Cricket Australia on Friday (June 20, 2025) said Smith would miss the opening match of the three-Test series because of a finger injury sustained in the World Test Championship final loss to South Africa last weekend at Lord's. He is expected to be fit for the second Test against the West Indies.

source:thehindu.com