Struggling for form across formats, Marnus Labuschagne has been dropped from the Australian ODI side for the upcoming twin tours of Zimbabwe and South Africa.

Labuschagne had a poor tour of Pakistan, scoring just 24 runs across three ODIs. He managed only a solitary fifty in the three one-dayers against Bangladesh in Mirpur in June, followed by similarly lean returns in the recently concluded two-match home Test series against the same opponent. With Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head returning, there was no place for Labuschagne inthe Australian ODI setup as the selectors instead chose to back younger talent.

Allrounder Joel Davies, who made an impressive T20I debut in Bangladesh with figures of 3/17, is now in line fora potential ODI debut, while left-handed Ollie Peake retains his place in the squad after debuting against Pakistan in May earlier this year.

Pacer Josh Hazlewood also returns for both series, while Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc will join for the South African leg of the tour ahead of a three-match Test series. Marsh will lead the side in Zimbabwe before Cummins links up.

"This six-game series is an important lead-in to next year’s World Cup, being played in the same countries, for the group," saidChair of Selectors George Bailey. "As such it’s great to have Mitch (Marsh), Travis and Josh returning, then Pat and Mitch (Starc) for the SA leg. This gives us our core of players mixed with some we think will continue to make an impression.

“For Ollie and Joel, who we rate very highly, it’s another fantastic opportunity and a further chance for them to continue their exposure and growth in the Australian team.”