🔗 Share this article Marnus Labuschagne Left Out from Australia's One-Day International Lineup to Face Team India Marnus Labuschagne has been dropped from Australia's three-game ODI series versus India, with in-form Queensland teammate Matt Renshaw receiving a unexpected call-up. Recent Form Lead to Omission Selectors dropped Labuschagne from the one-day international side following being dismissed for one in his two batting efforts during the top-end series against South Africa in August. Labuschagne has a highest score of 47 in his most recent ten ODI innings. The 31-year-old has featured in 68 one-day internationals and accumulated 1,871 runs at an average of 34.64 runs per dismissal, but will now work towards a Test team comeback in time for the Ashes beginning in Perth on November 21. Surprise Inclusion and Team Changes Labuschagne has shown signs of a return to form with 160 for Queensland in the Sheffield Shield this week, while Renshaw scored a century for the Bulls in the same game against Tasmania. Renshaw could to make his ODI debut in the forthcoming 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 aiming for a return to the Test team as Australia search for a answer to their batting top-order problems. Bowling Additions and Injury News Fast bowler Mitchell Starc returns for the ODI series against India after having time off since performing well for Australia in the 3-0 Test series sweep of West Indies in July. BBL performer Mitch Owen might get his ODI debut after being concussed in the lead up to Australia’s most recent 50-over series against South Africa. Skipper Pat Cummins is still unavailable as he aims to recover from a spinal issue in time to captain Australia in the opening Test of the Ashes in November. Team Announcement 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-game T20 series due to a wrist problem sustained in New Zealand. Mitch Marsh will lead both the ODI and T20 sides after hitting a ton in the final game against New Zealand to seal a 2-0 series win last week. “Selectors have announced a squad for the ODI series and initial two matches of the T20 series as there will be rotation through the back end of the series as players get ready for the cricket season through domestic first-class matches,” Australia chair of selectors George Bailey said. “The bulk of the T20 squad will remain together as it’s an important period 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-game ODI series against India starts on 19 October in Perth, before the rivals play five T20s 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 Australia 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