‘Happy ODI retirement Marnus’ – Fans react as Marnus Labuschagne misses out of Australia ODI World Cup squad

Team Australia has announced their 18-member squad for this year’s Men’s Cricket World Cup in India, while also including some intriguing selections in the squad. Notably, Aussie spinner Tanveer Sangha and great batter Aaron Hardie have made their way into the squad. Meanwhile, Test star batter Marnus Labuschagne has been ignored for the 50-over format.

Notably, this 18-member squad will be cut down to 15 members as per the Apex Cricket Council rules. Moreover, Australia will begin their ODI World Cup campaign on August 8 against India in Chennai. In addition, they will be playing eight ODI games ahead of the World Cup five with South Africa and three with India. Notably, these eight games will serve as a major boost for them ahead of the mega tournament.

Presenting your 18-player squad for the 2023 ODI World Cup, as well as two lead-in series against South Africa and India! 🏆🇦🇺 pic.twitter.com/h6jVWYJvMy

— Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) August 7, 2023

There are still a number of games he could play before the World Cup: George Bailey

Meanwhile, the squad will be led by regular skipper Pat Cummins, despite his suffering from a wrist injury during the Ashes. In addition, the star pacer is expected to fit ahead of the 50-over World Cup.

Furthermore, Australia selector Bailey has given an update on their captain’s availability during the World Cup. Notably, he says that Cummins will be going to play a few matches ahead of the World Cup, which marks a strong preparation for him after the injury.

“We view a period of enforced rest for Pat as a positive ahead of this important World Cup campaign. There are still a number of games he could play before the World Cup which is more than enough for him to have a strong preparation,” Australia’s selection chair George Bailey said in a statement.

Australia ODI squad: Pat Cummins (captain), Sean Abbott, Ashton Agar, Alex Carey, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Tanveer Sangha, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa

Check out here how fans have reacted to Labuschagne’s absence:

Happy ODI retirement marnus. Play only test. Bcz white ball cricket is not your cup of coffee 😆😉 @marnus3cricket

— Subodh Chavan (@subc77777) August 7, 2023

Okay bro😴 pic.twitter.com/ke7hyx0qXA

— Khush (@JalsaKaroYaar) August 7, 2023

Good take , no need in top 7 for him 👏

— Rebel Sam𝕏 (@ROHITKU67268135) August 7, 2023

Australia never compromises even if you are marnus but dont perform, you will go. Such bold decisions make them win. Mighty australia is a thing.

— Meer Junaid (@Junni____) August 7, 2023

Clear mindset No means No that's it !!!

that's what champions does🥶

— Rebel Sam𝕏 (@ROHITKU67268135) August 7, 2023

Australia's preliminary squad for World Cup 2023
Pat Cummins (C), Warner, Smith, Starc, Sean Abbott, Agar, Carey, Ellis, Green, Aaron Hardie, Hazlewood, Inglis, Mitchell Marsh, Maxwell, Tanveer Sangha, Stoinis, Zampa, and Head.

No labuschagne #WorldCup #WorldCup2023… pic.twitter.com/OyYxZaX1q3

— Dipanjan Chatterjee (@I_am_DipC) August 7, 2023

Good decision to drop him his performance in ODI is below par

— Lubana Warriors (@LovepreetS49) August 7, 2023

He is proper odi player and can score at 85 90 sr if aus is 20-2 he can win you matches but smith at 3 so Australia look for aggressive batter

— 🕉Zeel Patel (@ZeelPat61562640) August 7, 2023

He is more of a test player so its the right decision

— KhabriBhai (@RealKhabriBhai) August 7, 2023