Australia have dropped Marnus Labuschagne for the first Test against the West Indies, as announced by selector George Bailey. Steve Smith will also miss the match due to a finger injury sustained during the World Test Championship final. Labuschagne's recent form has been poor, averaging 24.7 in his last 16 matches.
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