Labuschagne dropped as Australia names ODI squad for African series

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How it spread - 6 original reports

1. Mon, 31 August 2026

   2 reports
   • ABC News (Australia)23:51first to report
     Labuschagne dropped as Australia names ODI squad for African series

     Australia has named its ODI squad for its back-to-back series in Zimbabwe and South Africa later this month, with five players dropped, including World Cup winner Marnus Labuschagne.

   • Channel News Asia23:52
     Australia drop Labuschagne from ODI squad for Zimbabwe, S. Africa tour
2. Tue, 1 September 2026

   1 report
   • Times of India01:50
     Australia lose patience as star batter left out of ODI squad

     Australia have dropped Marnus Labuschagne from their ODI squad for tours of Zimbabwe and South Africa after a poor run of form. His Test future is also uncertain. Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh return, while Joel Davies earns his first ODI call-up. Spencer Johnson and Billy Stanlake strengthen the pace attack as Australia prepares for the 2027 World Cup.

3. Mon, 7 September 2026

   2 reports
   • ABC News (Australia)00:22
     Labuschagne retained for South Africa Test series despite pressure

     Despite mounting pressure over his poor form, Marnus Labuschagne keeps his spot in Australia's Test squad for the upcoming three-Test tour of South Africa.

   • Channel News Asia00:44
     Australia retain Labuschagne for test series in South Africa
4. Wed, 9 September 2026

   1 report
   • ABC News (Australia)22:03
     Aging Australia's parallels with fallen Test giant too close for comfort

     As much of Australia's selection chatter once again centres around the inclusion of Marnus Labuschagne, the No.3's struggles are a symptom of a far greater problem.