The Politics of Selection: Labuschagne's Omission Raises Questions About Cricket's Elite Marnus Labuschagne has been surprisingly omitted from the Australian ODI squad for the upcoming series in Africa.
At first glance, this decision may seem straightforward, but a closer examination reveals important questions about the politics of selection and the pressures placed on players.
Labuschagne's career has accelerated rapidly over the past few years. Just a few years ago, he was an unknown quantity touted as one of Australia's bright young prospects.