Labuschagne Omitted from Australian ODI Squad to Face India
The Australian selectors have left out Labuschagne from the three-match ODI series facing India, with in-form Queensland colleague Matt Renshaw receiving a unexpected inclusion.
Recent Form Result in Exclusion
Selectors dropped Labuschagne from the ODI squad following being dismissed for one in his two batting efforts during the recent series against South Africa in August. Labuschagne has a best innings of 47 in his most recent ten ODI batting appearances.
Labuschagne has featured in 68 one-day internationals and amassed 1,871 ODI runs at an average of 34.64, but will now focus on earning a Test recall ahead of the Ashes beginning in Perth on November 21.
Surprise Inclusion and Team Updates
Recent performances suggest of a improvement in form with 160 for Queensland in the Sheffield Shield this week, while Renshaw made a century for the Bulls in the same game against Tasmania.
Renshaw could to make his white-ball international debut in the upcoming series against India after his last inclusion in an ODI squad in 2022.
The left-hander has played 14 Tests with the most recent appearance in India in 2023 but is also hoping for a red-ball recall as Australia search for a answer to their top-order woes.
Bowling Additions and Fitness News
Left-arm quick Mitchell Starc makes a comeback for the ODI series against India after being rested since excelling for Australia in the clean sweep of West Indies in July.
BBL performer Mitch Owen might get his ODI debut after being concussed in the build-up to Australia’s previous 50-over series against South Africa.
Skipper Pat Cummins is still unavailable as he aims to recover from a back injury in time to lead Australia in the first Ashes Test in November.
Squad Selection Approach and Schedule
Australia have selected a squad for only the initial two T20 matches against India with the upcoming Ashes series, although Glenn Maxwell will miss all of the five-game T20 series due to a wrist injury suffered in New Zealand.
Mitch Marsh will lead both the ODI and T20 teams after scoring a hundred in the final game against New Zealand to clinch a 2-0 series win last week.
“Selectors have announced a squad for the ODI series and first two games of the T20 series as there will be some management through the later stages of the series as individuals prepare 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 build towards the 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 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 (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
