Australia Drop Labuschagne From ODI Squad for Zimbabwe, S. Africa Tour
- On Tuesday, Australia named a new-look ODI squad for upcoming tours of Zimbabwe and South Africa, notably omitting out-of-form batter Marnus Labuschagne.
- Selectors axed Labuschagne as they plan for next year's World Cup, following his struggles since helping Australia win the 2023 title in Ahmedabad.
- Returning for the South African leg are fast bowler Pat Cummins, paceman Mitchell Starc, all-rounder Mitchell Marsh, opener Travis Head, and paceman Josh Hazlewood.
- Emerging star Cooper Connolly, youngster Oliver Peake, and all-rounder Joel Davies earned call-ups, with Peake securing his spot after a productive Melbourne Renegades season.
- These limited-overs matches serve as preparation for next year's World Cup, while a separate Australia A squad begins trials for the upcoming Test tour of India.
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Australia lose patience as star batter left out of ODI squad for Zimbabwe and South Africa tours
Australia have dropped Marnus Labuschagne from their ODI squad for tours of Zimbabwe and South Africa after a poor run of form. His Test future is also uncertain. Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh return, while Joel Davies earns his first ODI call-up. Spencer Johnson and Billy Stanlake strengthen the pace attack as Australia prepares for the 2027 World Cup.
Australia axe Labuschagne for Zimbabwe, South Africa ODI series
The experienced batsman, a key pillar of their World Cup-winning side in 2023, paid the price for poor recent form with his future as a Test player also on the line. Australia play three ODIs in Zimbabwe and another three in South Africa this month, before a three-Test series against the Proteas in Durban, Gqeberha and Cape Town in October. The Test squad will be named at a later date. With Australia's World Cup defence just a year away, selecto…
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