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Labuschagne dropped from Australia's ODI squad for Zimbabwe, South Africa tour

By Tertius News AI Desk 2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Sep 1, 2026 Published 56m ago

Australia's selectors have dropped Marnus Labuschagne from the one-day international squad for the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe and South Africa, a decision Chair of Selectors George Bailey described as part of the team's planning for next year's World Cup.

The squad, announced on [date], includes several players returning from the earlier tour of Pakistan and Bangladesh, and introduces two uncapped players for the three matches against Zimbabwe.

Labuschagne omitted

Labuschagne, who scored an unbeaten 58 in Australia's World Cup final win over India in 2023, has been left out of the 13-man squad for the six-match ODI tour. Bailey said the decision was based on the needs of the one-day team.

"It was a one-day cricket conversation," Bailey told reporters. "There's not a whole lot of games and the opportunity is well deserved to those other players who've been selected."

Bailey acknowledged Labuschagne's past contributions, saying he had "played some really important one-day cricket" but added, "the way this squad was shaping up and what it looks like, there was no room for him."

Peake and Davies, both young players, were selected for the three ODIs against Zimbabwe. Bailey praised them, saying they were "rated very highly" and that the tour was "another fantastic opportunity and a further chance for them to continue their exposure and growth in the Australian team."

Also left out of the squad are Matt Short, Ben Dwarshuis, Todd Murphy, and Liam Scott, who were part of the side that toured Pakistan and Bangladesh earlier this year.

Returning players and leadership

Mitch Marsh will captain the side in the matches against Zimbabwe. Travis Head and Josh Hazlewood also return to the one-day squad after missing the tour of Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc will join the squad for the South African leg of the tour, which includes three ODIs against South Africa. The tour serves as preparation for next year's World Cup, which will be played in Zimbabwe and South Africa.

Bailey said the six-game series was "an important lead-in to next year's World Cup, being played in the same countries, for the group."

Australia A squads announced

Separately, selectors named the Australia A squads for a tour of India in September-October. Former Test batter Peter Handscomb was selected for the red-ball squad, along with Brendan Doggett, Sam Konstas, Nathan McSweeney, Todd Murphy, Josh Philippe, and Jhye Richardson. The tour is seen as a selection trial for next year's Test tour of India.

Australia's ODI tour comes after a 2-1 series defeat to Bangladesh in June. The team won the World Cup in India in 2023.

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7NEWS Australia

Framing: The headline emphasizes the exclusion of Marnus Labuschagne from the ODI squad, framing it as a 'no room' decision due to World Cup planning. — analytical and balanced

as of Sep 1, 2026, 3:17 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Marnus Labuschagne has been axed from Australia's one-day squad
The squad is for the upcoming ODI tour of Zimbabwe and South Africa
The tour includes three ODIs in Zimbabwe and three in South Africa in September
George Bailey is the head of the national selection panel
Bailey said 'there was no room for him' in the squad
Bailey said the conversation was 'a one-day cricket conversation'
Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc will join the squad for the South African leg
Mitch Marsh, Travis Head, and Josh Hazlewood return to the ODI squad
Ollie Peake and Joel Davies were selected as young players
Bailey praised Ollie and Joel as 'fantastic opportunity'
Australia A squads for a tour of India in September-October were named
Peter Handscomb was selected for the Australia A tour
Other Australia A players include Brendan Doggett, Sam Konstas, Nathan McSweeney, Todd Murphy, Josh Philippe, Jhye Richardson
The Australia A tour is considered a selection trial for next year's Test tour of India
The full ODI squad list: Mitch Marsh, Pat Cummins (capt, SA only), Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Joel Davies, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Marnus Labuschagne (omitted), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, etc.

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Fox Sports

Framing: The headline leads with the axing of Marnus Labuschagne as one of five players dropped, framing it as a major move ahead of the World Cup. — The tone is dramatic and urgent, using words like 'BREAKING', 'axed' and 'big World Cup move'.

as of Sep 1, 2026, 12:16 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Marnus Labuschagne has been axed from the one-day international squad.
Five players were axed for the ODI tour of Zimbabwe and South Africa.
Ollie Peake and Joel Davies were selected for the three games against Zimbabwe.
Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc will feature in ODIs against South Africa preceding the Tests.
Labuschagne made an unbeaten 58 in the ODI World Cup final against India in 2023.
Labuschagne's highest score since then was an unbeaten 77 in England two years ago.
The other players dropped were Matt Short, Ben Dwarshuis, Todd Murphy and Liam Scott.
Chairman of selectors George Bailey said the tour would provide critical information.
Mitch Marsh will captain the side in the matches against Zimbabwe.
The Aussies were beaten 2-1 by Bangladesh in June.
Australia won the World Cup in India in 2023.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimMarnus Labuschagne has been axed from Australia's one-day international squad.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via 7NEWS Australia as of Sep 1, 2026, 3:17 AM UTC
ClaimThe squad is for Australia's ODI tour of Zimbabwe and South Africa in September.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via 7NEWS Australia as of Sep 1, 2026, 3:17 AM UTC
ClaimThe tour includes three ODIs in Zimbabwe and three in South Africa during September.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via 7NEWS Australia as of Sep 1, 2026, 3:17 AM UTC
ClaimGeorge Bailey is the head of the national selection panel.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via 7NEWS Australia as of Sep 1, 2026, 3:17 AM UTC
ClaimBailey said there was no room for Labuschagne in the squad.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via 7NEWS Australia as of Sep 1, 2026, 3:17 AM UTC
ClaimBailey said the conversation about dropping Labuschagne was 'a one-day cricket conversation'.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via 7NEWS Australia as of Sep 1, 2026, 3:17 AM UTC
ClaimPat Cummins and Mitchell Starc will join the squad for the South African leg of the ODI tour.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via 7NEWS Australia as of Sep 1, 2026, 3:17 AM UTC
ClaimMitch Marsh, Travis Head and Josh Hazlewood return to the one-day squad after sitting out the tour of Pakistan and Bangladesh.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via 7NEWS Australia as of Sep 1, 2026, 3:17 AM UTC
ClaimOllie Peake and Joel Davies were selected for the three ODIs against Zimbabwe.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via 7NEWS Australia as of Sep 1, 2026, 3:17 AM UTC
ClaimBailey praised Ollie and Joel, saying they are rated highly and the tour is another chance for them to continue their exposure and growth in the Australian team.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via 7NEWS Australia as of Sep 1, 2026, 3:17 AM UTC
ClaimPat Cummins and Mitchell Starc will feature in the ODIs against South Africa.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via 7NEWS Australia as of Sep 1, 2026, 3:17 AM UTC
ClaimMitch Marsh, Travis Head, and Josh Hazlewood return to the ODI squad.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via 7NEWS Australia as of Sep 1, 2026, 3:17 AM UTC
ClaimLabuschagne made an unbeaten 58 in the ODI World Cup final against India in 2023.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Fox Sports as of Sep 1, 2026, 12:16 AM UTC
ClaimLabuschagne's highest score since the 2023 World Cup final was an unbeaten 77 in England two years ago.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Fox Sports as of Sep 1, 2026, 12:16 AM UTC
ClaimFive players were axed for the ODI tour of Zimbabwe and South Africa, including Labuschagne, Matt Short, Ben Dwarshuis, Todd Murphy, and Liam Scott.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Fox Sports as of Sep 1, 2026, 12:16 AM UTC
ClaimMitch Marsh will captain the side in the matches against Zimbabwe.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via 7NEWS Australia as of Sep 1, 2026, 3:17 AM UTC
ClaimAustralia was beaten 2-1 by Bangladesh in June in the one-day format.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Fox Sports as of Sep 1, 2026, 12:16 AM UTC
ClaimAustralia won the World Cup in India in 2023.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Fox Sports as of Sep 1, 2026, 12:16 AM UTC
ClaimThe ODI tour of Zimbabwe and South Africa is an important lead-in to next year's World Cup, which will be played in the same countries.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via 7NEWS Australia as of Sep 1, 2026, 3:17 AM UTC

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2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles consulted: 7NEWS Australia, Fox Sports 19 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-09-01