Labuschagne Left Out from Australian One-Day International Lineup Against Team India

Labuschagne finds himself omitted from Australia's three-game ODI series facing India, with high-performing Queensland teammate Matt Renshaw getting a surprise call-up.

Performance Issues Lead to Exclusion

Selectors dropped Labuschagne from the ODI squad after managing only a single run in his two batting efforts during the recent series against South Africa in August. The right-hander has a highest score of forty-seven in his previous ten ODI innings.

The batsman has played 68 ODIs and amassed 1,871 runs at an batting average of 34.64, but will now work towards a return to the Test side in time for the Ashes starting in Perth on 21 November.

Renshaw's Return and Team Changes

Recent performances suggest of a improvement in form with 160 for Queensland in the Sheffield Shield this week, while Renshaw made a century for the Bulls in the same game against Tasmania.

The left-hander may to make his ODI debut in the forthcoming series against India after his last inclusion in an ODI squad in 2022.

He has played 14 Tests with the most recent appearance in India in 2023 but is also aiming for a return to the Test team as Australia search for a solution to their batting top-order problems.

Bowling Additions and Injury Updates

Fast bowler Mitchell Starc is back for the ODI series against India after having time off since excelling for Australia in the whitewash 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 previous 50-over series against South Africa.

ODI captain Pat Cummins continues to be absent as he aims to recover from a back injury in time to lead Australia in the opening Test of the Ashes in November.

Squad Selection Approach and Schedule

Australia have selected a squad for only the first two T20s against India with the Ashes approaching, although Glenn Maxwell will be absent for the five-game T20 series due to a wrist problem sustained in New Zealand.

Mitch Marsh will skipper both the ODI and T20 teams after smashing a century in the last match against New Zealand to seal a two-nil victory last week.

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

“The majority of the T20 squad will remain together as it’s an important period in the build towards the T20 World Cup next year, however we are aiming to find equilibrium to ensure we simultaneously get ready specific players for the Test matches ahead.”

Australia’s three-game ODI series against India commences on 19 October in Perth, before the opponents play five T20s from October 29.

Australia ODI Squad:

• Mitchell Marsh capt
• 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

Australian T20 Team (initial two matches):

• Mitchell Marsh capt
• 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