Labuschagne Left Out from Australia's One-Day International Lineup Against India

Marnus Labuschagne has been dropped from Australia's three-match ODI series versus India, as high-performing Queensland teammate Matt Renshaw receiving a surprise call-up.

Recent Form Lead to Omission

Labuschagne has been omitted from the ODI side following managing only a single run in each of his two innings during the recent series against South Africa in August. He has a top score of forty-seven in his last 10 ODI batting appearances.

Labuschagne has featured in 68 one-day internationals and amassed 1,871 ODI runs at an batting average of 34.64, but will now continue to press his claims a Test team comeback ahead of the Ashes starting in Perth on November 21.

Surprise Inclusion and Other Squad Updates

Recent performances suggest of a resurgence with a score of 160 for Queensland in the domestic first-class competition this week, while Renshaw also hit a century for the Bulls in the same game against Tasmania.

Renshaw could to make his first white-ball appearance in the forthcoming 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 aiming for a Test return as Australia look for a answer to their opening batting issues.

Pace Returns and Fitness Updates

Left-arm quick Mitchell Starc returns for the ODI series against India after taking a break since starring for Australia in the 3-0 Test series sweep of West Indies in July.

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

Skipper Pat Cummins is still unavailable as he hopes to heal from a spinal issue by the time to lead Australia in the opening Test of the Ashes in November.

Squad Selection Strategy 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 sit out the five-match series due to a wrist problem sustained in New Zealand.

Mitch Marsh will captain both the ODI and T20 sides after hitting a ton in the last match against New Zealand to seal a two-nil victory last week.

“We have named a squad for the ODI series and first two games of the T20 series as there will be rotation through the back end of the series as individuals prepare for the cricket season through domestic first-class matches,” Australia chair of selectors George Bailey said.

“The majority of the T20 squad will stay as a group 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 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.