Marnus Labuschagne Dropped from Australian One-Day International Lineup to Face Team India

The Australian selectors have left out Labuschagne from the three-game ODI series against India, as high-performing Queensland teammate Matt Renshaw getting a shock inclusion.

Performance Issues Lead to Omission

Selectors dropped Labuschagne from the ODI team following managing only a single run in both of his innings during the recent series against South Africa in August. The right-hander has a best innings of forty-seven in his last 10 ODI innings.

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

Surprise Inclusion and Team Changes

There have been indications of a resurgence with a score of 160 for Queensland in the domestic first-class competition 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 upcoming series against India after previously being selected in an ODI squad in 2022.

He has played 14 Tests with the most recent appearance in India in 2023 but is also seeking a return to the Test team as Australia look for a answer to their opening batting issues.

Pace Additions and Fitness Updates

Fast bowler Mitchell Starc is back for the ODI series against India after being rested since excelling for Australia in the whitewash of West Indies in July.

BBL performer Mitch Owen may earn his ODI debut after being concussed in the build-up to Australia’s most recent 50-over series against South Africa.

Skipper Pat Cummins continues to be absent as he aims to recover from a spinal issue in time to lead 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 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 lead both the ODI and T20 sides after smashing a century in the final game against New Zealand to seal a 2-0 series win last week.

“We have named 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 cricket season 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 get ready specific players for the Test matches ahead.”

Australia’s three-game ODI series against India begins 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

Australian T20 Squad (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