Labuschagne dropped as Australia opt for all-rounders against Zimbabwe

27.08.2022 - 13:25 timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Aaron Finch said on Saturday that Australia plan to test a new structure that provides greater batting depth and more bowling options in their opening ODI against Zimbabwe, with Marnus Labuschagne dropped.

Australia play three one-dayers against Zimbabwe in the northern Queensland city of Townsville from Sunday, followed by three against New Zealand in Cairns starting September 6.

Finch confirmed an almost full-strength side, with the hosts welcoming back a number of players absent from their last match in Sri Lanka in June.

That includes spinner Adam Zampa, who missed the tour due to the birth of his first child. But Test stalwart Marnus Labuschagne was omitted from the first game as Australia shake up the batting line-up.

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