<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/marnus-labuschagne-dropped-for-new-zealand-test-series-after-dip-in-form-23659168" rel="nofollow">Australia's batsman Marnus Labuschagne</a> has been dropped from the team ahead of the upcoming four-match Test series against New Zealand.
On the other hand, Jemimah Rodrigues has been named in India's squads ahead of the multi-format series against South Africa.
<h2>Sports News Today:</h2>
Marnus Labuschagne dropped for New Zealand Test series after dip in form
Former world No. 1 Test batter Marnus Labuschagne has been dropped from Australia's squad for the upcoming four-match ICC World Test Championship series against New Zealand, following an extended slump in the red-ball format.
Australia made an early decision regarding Labuschagne's status, with selection chair George Bailey confirming the right-hander will not feature in the trans-Tasman series starting in Perth on December 9, according to the ICC website.
Formula One: Mercedes complete Championship double at Sao Paulo Grand Prix
<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/other-sports/article/formula-one-mercedes-complete-championship-double-at-sao-paulo-grand-prix-23659190" rel="nofollow">Mercedes</a> captured the 2026 Formula 1 constructors' championship at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, sealing a full sweep of both driver and team crowns following a dominant campaign under the sport's revised engine and aerodynamic regulations.
The Silver Arrows secured their first constructors' title since 2021 after George Russell finished fourth and newly minted world champion Kimi Antonelli took fifth at Interlagos. Antonelli had clinched the drivers' title at the preceding Mexico City Grand Prix, becoming youngest-ever F1 champion.
David Warner backs Usman Khawaja over 2018 Sandpaper Gate revelations
<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/david-warner-backs-usman-khawaja-over-2018-sandpaper-gate-revelations-23659191" rel="nofollow">Former Australian opening batter David Warner</a> has backed Usman Khawaja following his recent statements on the 2018 Sandpaper Gate scandal, emphasising that the truth needed to be revealed. Warner also raised doubts over how the official investigation into the ball-tampering incident was handled.
In a video posted to his Instagram account, Warner offered his complete backing to Khawaja, urging viewers to concentrate on the revelations rather than questioning their timing eight years after the incident.
IND vs NZ 3rd ODI: New Zealand call in Kristian Clarke as Blair Tickner's cover
New Zealand is set to take on Team India in the third ODI match on November 10 at the Seddon Park in Hamilton.
Ahead of the match, the hosts have called <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/ind-vs-nz-3rd-odi-kristian-clarke-receives-call-up-as-blair-tickner-cover-23659210" rel="nofollow">Kristian Clarke</a> as a cover for Blair Tickner.
Tickner was also struck by a ball during the second ODI match against the "Men in Blue". He has been cleared of concussion, but must serve the International Cricket Council's (ICC) mandatory seven-day stand-down period.
IND W vs SA W: Jemimah Rodrigues returns to India's squad ahead of series against South Africa
Team India is set to lock horns with South Africa in one Test match, three ODIs, and three T20I matches.
Ahead of the series, <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/ind-w-vs-sa-w-jemimah-rodrigues-returns-to-india-squads-ahead-of-series-against-south-africa-23659224" rel="nofollow">star batswoman Jemimah Rodrigues</a> has made her way back to the Indian squad. The 26-year-old cricketer was recovering from a hamstring injury, following which she missed out on the Asia Cup, Asian Games, and the recently concluded white-ball series against Zimbabwe.

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