“He has been terrific with the opportunity he was given in Lord’s, unfortunate opportunity of course,” Hohns said of Labuschagne. “He has certainly made every post a winner, and made the most of every opportunity he has been given. “He’s a prime contender. It’s very hard for me to say just where, but he’s an option everywhere as we have seen.” Labuschange has played just seven tests but batted in five different positions, and a partnership with Smith could help provide some stability in Australia’s top order.
“We are mindful of that. We are also mindful that the England bowlers have bowled very well to our guys, particularly our left-handers, so we will certainly look at that as well.” Opening batting would also be an issue with Australia’s first wicket partnership averaging just 10.16, with a highest stand of 13. Senior batsman Warner has been the first dismissed in five of those six innings. If Labuschagne comes in at number three, then Khawaja could be promoted, although Hohns said just because he opened against Derbyshire it was not an indication of their plans. “There’s no great pointer in Usman opening,” Hohns said after Khawaja scored 72 in Australia’s only innings against Derbyshire. “We know he can open, he’s done that before in test matches, we know he’s been pretty good at number three for us as well.”
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