Marnus Labuschagne Left Out from Australia's ODI Team Versus India

Marnus Labuschagne has been dropped from the three-game ODI series versus India, as high-performing Queensland teammate Matt Renshaw receiving a unexpected call-up.

Recent Form Result in Exclusion

Selectors dropped Labuschagne from the ODI team after scoring just one run in his two batting efforts during the recent series against South Africa in August. Labuschagne has a highest score of 47 in his previous ten ODI batting appearances.

The 31-year-old has played 68 one-day internationals and accumulated 1,871 ODI runs at an average of 34.64 runs per dismissal, but will now focus on earning a Test team comeback in time for the Ashes starting in Perth on November 21.

Renshaw's Return and Team Changes

Recent performances suggest of a resurgence with a score of 160 for Queensland in the Sheffield Shield this week, while Renshaw made a hundred for the Bulls in the identical match against Tasmania.

Renshaw could to make his white-ball international debut in the forthcoming series against India after his last inclusion in an ODI squad in 2022.

The left-hander has played 14 Tests with the last coming in India in 2023 but is also seeking a Test return as Australia seek a answer to their top-order woes.

Pace Returns and Fitness Updates

Fast bowler Mitchell Starc returns for the ODI series against India after being rested since performing well for Australia in the 3-0 Test series sweep of West Indies in July.

Big Bash star Mitch Owen might get his ODI debut after suffering a concussion in the lead up to Australia’s last 50-over series against South Africa.

Skipper Pat Cummins continues to be absent as he works to regain fitness from a spinal issue in time to lead Australia in the first Ashes Test in November.

Squad Selection Approach and Schedule

Australia have announced a squad for only the first two T20s against India with the Ashes approaching, although Glenn Maxwell will be absent for the five-match series due to a wrist injury suffered in New Zealand.

Mitch Marsh will skipper both the ODI and T20 teams after hitting a ton in the final game against New Zealand to clinch a series clean sweep last week.

“Selectors have announced a squad for the ODI series and first two games of the T20 series as there will be some management through the later stages of the series as players get ready for the cricket season through domestic first-class matches,” Australia chair of selectors George Bailey said.

“The bulk of the T20 squad will stay as a group as it’s an crucial phase in the build towards the World Cup next year, however we are trying to strike a balance to ensure we simultaneously get ready certain individuals for the Test series ahead.”

Australia’s three-match ODI series against India begins on 19 October in Perth, before the opponents play five T20 internationals from 29 October.

Australia ODI Team:

• Mitchell Marsh captain
• Xavier Bartlett
• Alex Carey
• Cooper Connolly
• Ben Dwarshuis
• Nathan Ellis
• Cameron Green
• Josh Hazlewood
• Travis Head
• Josh Inglis
• Mitchell Owen
• Matthew Renshaw
• Matthew Short
• Mitchell Starc
• Adam Zampa

Australia T20 Squad (first two games):

• Mitchell Marsh captain
• Sean Abbott
• Xavier Bartlett
• Tim David
• Ben Dwarshuis
• Nathan Ellis
• Josh Hazlewood
• Travis Head
• Josh Inglis
• Matthew Kuhnemann
• Mitchell Owen
• Matthew Short
• Marcus Stoinis
• Adam Zampa