Marnus Labuschagne Omitted from Australia's One-Day International Lineup to Face India
The Australian selectors have left out Labuschagne from Australia's three-match ODI series facing India, as high-performing Queensland teammate Matt Renshaw getting a unexpected call-up.
Recent Form Result in Exclusion
The right-hander was left out from the ODI side after scoring just one run in both of his innings during the recent series against South Africa in August. He has a top score of forty-seven in his last 10 ODI innings.
The 31-year-old has played 68 ODIs and scored 1,871 runs at an average of 34.64, but will now continue to press his claims a Test recall ahead of the Ashes beginning in Perth on 21 November.
Surprise Inclusion and Team Updates
Labuschagne has shown signs of a resurgence with 160 for Queensland in the domestic first-class competition this week, while Renshaw made a century for the Bulls in the identical match against Tasmania.
The left-hander may to make his white-ball international debut in the upcoming series against India after last being included in an ODI squad in 2022.
The left-hander has played 14 Tests with the last coming in India in 2023 but is also hoping for a Test return as Australia seek a answer to their opening batting issues.
Bowling Returns and Fitness Updates
Left-arm quick Mitchell Starc returns for the ODI series against India after taking a break since starring for Australia in the whitewash of West Indies in July.
BBL performer Mitch Owen could make his ODI debut after being concussed in the lead up to Australia’s most recent 50-over series against South Africa.
ODI captain Pat Cummins continues to be absent as he works to regain fitness from a back injury by the time to captain Australia in the opening Test of the Ashes in November.
Squad Selection Approach and Fixtures
Australia have named a squad for only the first two T20s against India with the upcoming Ashes series, although Glenn Maxwell will sit out the five-game T20 series due to a wrist injury sustained in New Zealand.
Mitch Marsh will lead both the ODI and T20 sides after smashing a century in the last match against New Zealand to seal 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 player management through the back end of the series as individuals prepare for the summer through domestic first-class matches,” selection chief George Bailey said.
“The bulk of the T20 squad will remain together as it’s an important period in the preparation for the World Cup next year, however we are trying to strike a balance to ensure we simultaneously prepare certain individuals for the Test matches ahead.”
Australia’s three-match ODI series against India starts on October 19 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 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