Marnus Labuschagne omitted from Australia ODI squad for Africa tour
Australia have omitted Marnus Labuschagne from their ODI squad for the tour of Zimbabwe and South Africa.
Australia have omitted Marnus Labuschagne from their ODI squad for the tour of Zimbabwe and South Africa. The squad includes young guns Ollie Peake and Joel Davies, who hold their spots in a full-strength group.
Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc will join the squad for the South Africa leg of the tour. Quick bowlers Spencer Johnson and Billy Stanlake are also included in the selection.
The decision to leave out Labuschagne comes ahead of Australia's busy schedule that includes ODIs against Zimbabwe and South Africa before the three-Test series against the Proteas.
CricHubb Take
Labuschagne's omission from the ODI squad suggests Australia is prioritising different skill sets for limited-overs cricket ahead of the South Africa Tests. The inclusion of younger players indicates a deliberate shift in selection philosophy.