# Australia cricket ODI squad selection

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/australia-cricket-odi-squad-selection
> Updated: 2026-09-01T17:44:52.000Z. Sources: 30. Developments: 2.

Australia has announced a 17-member One Day International (ODI) squad for upcoming tours of Zimbabwe and South Africa. These tours are intended as preparation for the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.

The squad sees the return of senior players Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head, and Josh Hazlewood. Mitchell Marsh is expected to lead the team during the Zimbabwe leg, while captain Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc are scheduled to join for the South Africa series. Notably, Marnus Labuschagne was omitted from the squad due to recent form. To strengthen the roster, selectors have included younger players Joel Davies, Ollie Peake, and Cooper Connolly, alongside fast bowler Billy Stanlake.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-01: India A to tour New Zealand for red-ball series ahead of WTC Tests

India A will play a three-match four-day series against New Zealand A in October to prepare for upcoming WTC Tests. Meanwhile, Australia prepares for ODI tours of Zimbabwe and South Africa.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-a-to-tour-new-zealand-for-three-four-day-matches

### 2026-08-31: Australia names ODI squad for Zimbabwe and South Africa tours

Australia has named its ODI squad for upcoming tours of Zimbabwe and South Africa, recalling Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head while dropping Marnus Labuschagne as part of 2027 World Cup preparations.

27 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/australia-cricket-team-prepares-for-south-africa-test-series

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