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‘He needs big runs’: Blowtorch on Marnus as selectors hear growing calls for change

3 outlets 5 reports Published Aug 17, 2026

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Coach Andrew McDonald has put Marnus Labuschagne on notice following another poor return in Australia’s defeat to Bangladesh in Darwin. Key points and original sources are listed below.

Coach Andrew McDonald has put Marnus Labuschagne on notice following another poor return in Australia’s defeat to Bangladesh in Darwin.S1 S2

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‘He needs big runs’: Blowtorch on Marnus as selectors hear growing calls for change

Coach Andrew McDonald has put Marnus Labuschagne on notice following another poor return in Australia’s defeat to Bangladesh in Darwin.

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‘He needs big runs’: Blowtorch on Marnus as selectors hear growing calls for change

Coach Andrew McDonald has put Marnus Labuschagne on notice following another poor return in Australia’s defeat to Bangladesh in Darwin.

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‘He needs big runs’: Blowtorch on Marnus as selectors hear growing calls for change

Coach Andrew McDonald has put Marnus Labuschagne on notice following another poor return in Australia’s defeat to Bangladesh in Darwin.

‘He needs big runs’: Blowtorch on Marnus as selectors hear growing calls for change

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3 outlets 5 reports Published Aug 17, 2026

The brief

Coach Andrew McDonald has put Marnus Labuschagne on notice following another poor return in Australia’s defeat to Bangladesh in Darwin. Key points and original sources are listed below.

Coach Andrew McDonald has put Marnus Labuschagne on notice following another poor return in Australia’s defeat to Bangladesh in Darwin.S1 S2

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‘He needs big runs’: Blowtorch on Marnus as selectors hear growing calls for change

‘He needs big runs’: Blowtorch on Marnus as selectors hear growing calls for change

‘He needs big runs’: Blowtorch on Marnus as selectors hear growing calls for change

‘He needs big runs’: Blowtorch on Marnus as selectors hear growing calls for change

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‘He needs big runs’: Blowtorch on Marnus as selectors hear growing calls for change

‘He needs big runs’: Blowtorch on Marnus as selectors hear growing calls for change

‘He needs big runs’: Blowtorch on Marnus as selectors hear growing calls for change

‘He needs big runs’: Blowtorch on Marnus as selectors hear growing calls for change

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