Australia drops Marnus Labuschagne from white-ball squad for upcoming tour
The Guardian Sport • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 1:04 AM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
Marnus Labuschagne has been excluded from the Australia ODI squad for the upcoming white-ball tour of Zimbabwe and South Africa. The decision follows a period of inconsistent performances during recent tours of Pakistan and Bangladesh. Chairman of selectors George Bailey confirmed the roster adjustments while noting that the batter remains in consideration for the Test side. The selection process serves as part of the team's preparation for the ODI World Cup occurring next year. Australia plans to utilize a blend of core veterans, including Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc, alongside younger players such as Joel Davies and Oliver Peake. The six-game series is scheduled to begin on September 15th with three matches against Zimbabwe, followed by three fixtures against South Africa concluding at the end of September.
- •Marnus Labuschagne was dropped from the ODI squad for the Zimbabwe and South Africa tour.
- •Matt Short, Ben Dwarshuis, Todd Murphy, and Liam Scott were also left out of the team.
- •Australia plays three ODIs against Zimbabwe starting September 15th.
- •Three matches against South Africa follow, ending on September 30th.
- •Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc will join the squad for the South African leg.
- 1:04 AMThe Guardian Sport — Pressure mounts on struggling Marnus Labuschagne after Australia ODI axe falls
- 12:20 AMYahoo Sports — Labuschagne axed: Australia make five changes for ODI series vs. South Africa and Zimbabwe
"Batter dropped from white-ball tour to Zimbabwe and South Africa Chief selector George Bailey insists his Test chances still alive The once-glittering international cricket career of Marnus Labuschagne is on the ropes after he was dropped from the ODI side, even if chair of selectors George Bailey made it clear he remains in contention for the Test side. Labuschagne was dropped from Australia’s white-ball touring party to Zimbabwe and South Africa, a squad named with next year’s ODI World Cup in mind. Continue reading...
"Twelve months out from the World Cup, the writing is on the wall for Marnus Labuschagne after he was axed from Australia's ODI squad for tour Zimbabwe and South Africa.
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External links- The Guardian SportSep 1, 2026, 1:04 AMPressure mounts on struggling Marnus Labuschagne after Australia ODI axe falls
Batter dropped from white-ball tour to Zimbabwe and South Africa Chief selector George Bailey insists his Test chances still alive The once-glittering international cricket career of Marnus Labuschagne is on the ropes after he was dropped from the ODI side, even if chair of selectors George Bailey made it clear he remains in contention for the Test side. Labuschagne was dropped from Australia’s white-ball touring party to Zimbabwe and South Africa, a squad named with next year’s ODI World Cup in mind. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 12:20 AMLabuschagne axed: Australia make five changes for ODI series vs. South Africa and Zimbabwe
Twelve months out from the World Cup, the writing is on the wall for Marnus Labuschagne after he was axed from Australia's ODI squad for tour Zimbabwe and South Africa.
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