🔗 Share this article Marnus Labuschagne Left Out from Australia's One-Day International Team Against India Labuschagne finds himself omitted from the three-match ODI series versus India, with in-form Queensland teammate Matt Renshaw receiving a unexpected selection. Recent Form Result in Omission Labuschagne has been omitted from the one-day international squad after managing only a single run in his two batting efforts during the recent series against South Africa in August. Labuschagne has a highest score of forty-seven in his most recent ten ODI innings. The batsman has played 68 ODIs and accumulated 1,871 runs at an batting average of 34.64 runs per dismissal, but will now continue to press his claims a Test team comeback in time for the Ashes starting in Perth on 21 November. Surprise Inclusion and Other Squad Changes There have been indications of a improvement in form with 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 last being included in an ODI squad in 2022. Renshaw has played 14 Tests with the last coming in India in 2023 but is also seeking a Test return as Australia seek a solution to their batting top-order problems. Bowling Returns and Injury Updates Left-arm quick Mitchell Starc returns for the ODI series against India after taking a break since performing well for Australia in the clean sweep of West Indies in July. Big Bash star Mitch Owen may earn 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 in time to lead Australia in the first Ashes Test in November. Team Announcement Approach and Schedule Australia have selected a squad for only the initial two T20 matches against India with the Ashes on the horizon, although Glenn Maxwell will be absent for the five-match series due to a wrist injury suffered 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 secure 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 some management through the back end of the series as players get ready for the cricket season through domestic first-class matches,” 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 World Cup next year, however we are aiming to find equilibrium to ensure we simultaneously prepare certain individuals for the Test series ahead.” Australia’s three-match ODI series against India commences on October 19 in Perth, before the rivals play five T20 internationals from 29 October. Australian One-Day Squad: 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 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