Archive · 15 Aug 2025
David Boon Excludes Labuschagne From Australia's Ashes Squad
Former cricketer David Boon has picked his favorite players for the upcoming Ashes series.
He chose not to include Marnus Labuschagne, who has been playing for Australia.
Boon wants to keep the current opening batsmen, even though they haven't been doing well lately.
The Ashes series is a big competition between Australia and England, starting in November.
Boon thinks some younger players might get a chance if they play well in upcoming games.
David Boon excluded Marnus Labuschagne from his preferred Australia squad for the Ashes series.
Boon supports the opening pair of Sam Konstas and Usman Khawaja, despite poor performances.
Khawaja and Labuschagne opened in the World Test Championship final loss in June.
Konstas replaced Labuschagne in the West Indies tour, scoring 50 runs at an average of 8.3.
The Ashes series begins November 21 in Perth.
- Who
- David Boon, Marnus Labuschagne, Sam Konstas, Usman Khawaja.
- What
- David Boon shared his preferred Australian squad for the upcoming Ashes series.
- When
- The Ashes series begins November 21.
- Where
- The Ashes series will take place in Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney.
- Why
- David Boon is sharing his insights as a former selector and cricketer.
David Boon's Perspective
General View
Opening Pair
David Boon's Perspective
Favors retaining current openers Konstas and Khawaja, despite their performance.
General View
Considers dropping Labuschagne in favor of current openers, Konstas and Khawaja.
- Series
- Ashes
- Start Date
- November 21
- Location of First Match
- Perth
- Boon's Role
- Former Australia cricketer and selector
- Key Players Mentioned
- Labuschagne, Konstas, Khawaja