Australia head coach Andrew McDonald admits Marnus Labuschagne "needs some big runs" to retain his place in the Test team as the hosts mull changes following a shock defeat Bangladesh.
Australia top-order batter Marnus Labuschagne is well rested ahead of bumper 18 months of Test cricket.
Marnus Labuschagne says he will bat anywhere in Australia's batting order in the Ashes and is confident his game plans is much clearer than in recent seasons.
Steve Smith has praised fellow top-order batter Marnus Labuschagne for making a "pretty big statement" as a call-up to the Australia squad for the Ashes looms.
Marnus Labuschagne will open the batting with Usman Khawaja for Australia in the World Test Championship Final against South Africa at Lord's, captain Pat Cummins has confirmed.
Marnus Labuschagne says Australia will need to be at their best to defend their ICC World Test Championship (WTC) title when they face South Africa at Lord's next week.