Australia’s middle-order batsman Marnus Labuschange has failed to find a place in his national team squad for their limited-overs series against West Indies starting next month.
Labuschagne, however, will remain in Wales with county side Glamorgan because of “the logistical complexities of joining the squad from the UK and associated quarantines”, Cricket Australia (CA) said in a news release.
“Anyone who knows Marnus understands he would give absolutely anything to play for Australia and he is deeply upset to miss out due to circumstances beyond anyone’s control,” selection chairman Trevor Hohns said.
“We worked through numerous options in conversations with Marnus to find a workable solution but ultimately came to the conclusion it was more practical for him to remain in the UK.
“Had we not been in the middle of a global pandemic, Marnus would be on this tour as a well-established member and important part of the one-day side. It’s an unfortunate circumstance of the many challenges the world is facing right now. As it stands, Marnus has the opportunity to continue in county cricket and T20 games with Glamorgan as we head into the World Cup and home summer.”
On the other hand, Daniel Sams, who was a part of the now postponed IPL and had contracted Covid-19 in India, has asked his board not to be consider him for the West Indies tour due to personal and mental health reasons.
Australia will play five T20Is and in St Lucia and three ODIs in Barbados between July 9 and July 24.