Labuschagne Omitted from Australia's ODI Lineup Against India

Labuschagne finds himself omitted from the three-match ODI series versus India, with in-form Queensland colleague Matt Renshaw earning a shock selection.

Recent Form Result in Omission

The right-hander was left out from the ODI side 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 top score of forty-seven in his last 10 ODI batting appearances.

The 31-year-old has featured in 68 ODIs and accumulated 1,871 runs at an average of 34.64, but will now focus on earning a Test team comeback ahead of the Ashes beginning in Perth on November 21.

Surprise Inclusion and Other Squad Changes

There have been indications of a resurgence with 160 for Queensland in the Sheffield Shield this week, while Renshaw also hit a century for the Bulls in the identical match against Tasmania.

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

Renshaw has played 14 Test matches with the most recent appearance in India in 2023 but is also seeking a red-ball recall as Australia look for a fix to their top-order woes.

Bowling Returns and Fitness News

Fast bowler Mitchell Starc makes a comeback for the ODI series against India after being rested since excelling 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 lead up to Australia’s most recent 50-over series against South Africa.

Skipper Pat Cummins continues to be absent as he hopes to heal from a spinal issue in time to captain Australia in the opening Test of the Ashes in November.

Squad Selection Approach and Fixtures

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

Mitch Marsh will skipper both the ODI and T20 sides after scoring a hundred in the last match against New Zealand to clinch 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 some management through the back end of the series as players get ready for the summer through Sheffield Shield cricket,” Australia chair of selectors George Bailey said.
“The bulk 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 prepare specific players for the Test series ahead.”

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

Australian One-Day 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 (first two games):

  • 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
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