Justin Langer admits it will be "brutal" taking unsuccessful Ashes squad candidates aside and telling them they haven't made the cut after this week's final selection audition. RYAN PIERSE/GETTY IMAGES Australian coach Justin Langer knows he will have to make some tough calls ahead of the Ashes series. "At the back end of the game, it's really important we talk to guys face to face and we talk to guys individually. RYAN PIERSE/GETTY IMAGES Marnus Labuschagne – the first player to 1000 runs in county cricket this season – is eyeing an Ashes spot. "He's making runs, he's making big runs, he's knocking that hard and he's got that look in his eye.

Source: Stuff July 22, 2019 09:33 UTC