Marnus Labuschagne Omitted from Australia's One-Day International Team Versus Team India
Labuschagne finds himself omitted from Australia's three-match ODI series against India, with in-form Queensland teammate Matt Renshaw receiving a surprise call-up.
Recent Form Result in Omission
The right-hander was left out from the ODI squad following scoring just one run in his two batting efforts during the recent series against South Africa in August. Labuschagne has a best innings of forty-seven in his last 10 ODI batting appearances.
The 31-year-old has featured in 68 one-day internationals and accumulated 1,871 runs at an batting average of 34.64 runs per dismissal, but will now work towards a return to the Test side ahead of the Ashes beginning in Perth on November 21.
Renshaw's Return and Team Updates
Recent performances suggest of a improvement in form with a score of 160 for Queensland in the Sheffield Shield this week, while Renshaw also hit a hundred for the Bulls in the same game against Tasmania.
The left-hander may to make his first white-ball appearance in the forthcoming 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 seeking a return to the Test team as Australia search for a answer to their top-order woes.
Bowling Returns and Fitness Updates
Fast bowler Mitchell Starc is back for the ODI series against India after taking a break since starring 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 build-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 spinal issue in time to lead Australia in the opening Test of the Ashes in November.
Squad Selection Approach and Schedule
Australia have named a squad for only the initial two T20 matches against India with the Ashes approaching, although Glenn Maxwell will miss all of the five-match series due to a wrist problem sustained in New Zealand.
Mitch Marsh will captain 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.
“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 later stages 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 crucial phase in the preparation for 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 begins on 19 October in Perth, before the rivals play five T20s from October 29.
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
