Marnus Labuschagne Left Out from Australian One-Day International Lineup to Face India
The Australian selectors have left out Labuschagne from the three-game ODI series versus India, as in-form Queensland teammate Matt Renshaw earning a unexpected selection.
Recent Form Result in Exclusion
The right-hander was left out from the ODI team following being dismissed for one in both of his innings during the top-end series against South Africa in August. The right-hander has a highest score of 47 in his most recent ten ODI innings.
Labuschagne has featured in 68 one-day internationals and accumulated 1,871 ODI runs at an batting average of 34.64, but will now focus on earning a return to the Test side ahead of the Ashes beginning in Perth on 21 November.
Renshaw's Return and Other Squad Updates
There have been indications of a resurgence with a score of 160 for Queensland in the domestic first-class competition this week, while Renshaw scored a hundred for the Bulls in the identical match against Tasmania.
Renshaw is in line 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 red-ball recall as Australia look for a answer to their batting top-order problems.
Bowling Returns and Injury News
Left-arm quick Mitchell Starc makes a comeback 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.
BBL performer Mitch Owen could make his ODI debut after being concussed in the build-up to Australia’s previous 50-over series against South Africa.
ODI captain Pat Cummins remains on the sidelines as he aims to recover from a spinal issue in time to lead Australia in the first Ashes Test in November.
Team Announcement Strategy and Fixtures
Australia have named a squad for only the first two T20s against India with the Ashes on the horizon, although Glenn Maxwell will sit out the five-game T20 series due to a wrist problem suffered in New Zealand.
Mitch Marsh will captain both the ODI and T20 sides after smashing a century in the final game against New Zealand to clinch a two-nil victory last week.
“We have named a squad for the ODI series and initial two matches of the T20 series as there will be player management through the back end of the series as individuals prepare for the summer through Sheffield Shield cricket,” selection chief 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 trying to strike a balance to ensure we simultaneously prepare specific players for the Test series ahead.”
Australia’s three-game ODI series against India commences on October 19 in Perth, before the rivals play five T20 internationals from 29 October.
Australia ODI Team:
- 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 (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
