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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.