Australia reach 187 for 6 as batting-order choices raise concerns

Australia were 187 for 6 when bad light stopped play on the first day.

Marnus Labuschagne and Matt Renshaw showed some promise, but the team’s batting order drew concern.

Nic Maddinson was picked despite not playing a first-class match for 19 months, then opened the innings and was out for a duck.

The choices also kept Travis Head opening, a role the article says may not suit him.

A clear batting order matters because players need roles that help the team score runs.