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Australia Drop Labuschagne From ODI Squad for Zimbabwe, S. Africa Tour

Selectors added uncapped youngsters and recalled senior stars as they reshape the one-day side for next year’s World Cup.

  • 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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Under-pressure batter axed from Aussie ODI squad

Marnus Labuschagne's hopes of featuring in Australia's one-day World Cup defence in 2027 have dipped after he was dropped for this month's tour of South Africa.

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Reuters broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Monday, August 31, 2026.
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