🏏 Live Score Update (Day 1, Afternoon Session)
37/3
(17)
Australia won the toss and elected to bat first. The top order has been challenged early:
Usman Khawaja is battling on 9 off 25.
Josh Inglis is at the crease with 1* (3 balls).
Australia are 37/3 in 17 overs — both Cameron Green and recalled opener Sam Konstas were dismissed by Shamar Joseph in the morning session .
Latest News & Storylines
Australia makes bold changes: Marnus Labuschagne has been dropped, and Steve Smith is out injured. In their places, teenage opener Sam Konstas and Josh Inglis have been drafted into the XI .
Konstas’s return: At just 19, he’s back after his explosive debut last December. He promises flair, but has vowed to play with more maturity this time .
Smith’s status: He injured his finger in the WTC final; will be monitored and could return for the second Test beginning July 3 if he can bat in a splint .
West Indies squad boost: The Windies welcomed back keeper-batter Shai Hope for this series .
🏏 A Bold New Beginning for Australia
The 1st Test between Australia and West Indies kicked off with surprises even before the toss. Cricket Australia made one of the most unexpected decisions in recent memory—dropping Marnus Labuschagne, a key player, and resting injured Steve Smith, a pillar of the team. This opened doors for young blood like Sam Konstas, a 19-year-old prodigy who made headlines last year and has returned with greater maturity.
Australia won the toss and opted to bat first at the historic Kensington Oval, Barbados. But the Windies bowlers had other plans. After just 10 overs, Australia found themselves stumbling at 17/2, with Konstas and Cameron Green back in the pavilion. The fiery Shamar Joseph was the wrecking ball, claiming both wickets early and energizing the Caribbean crowd.
🔥 Squad Shakeups: What You Need to Know
Australia’s team for the 1st Test was full of surprises:
OUT: Marnus Labuschagne (dropped), Steve Smith (injured finger)
IN: Josh Inglis (batting at #5), Sam Konstas (openi
ng)
