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Marnus Labuschagne has been dropped from the three-game ODI series versus India, with high-performing Queensland teammate Matt Renshaw receiving a shock selection.

Performance Issues Lead to Exclusion

Labuschagne has been omitted from the ODI squad following managing only a single run in each of his two innings during the top-end series against South Africa in August. He has a top score of 47 in his previous ten ODI batting appearances.

The 31-year-old has featured in 68 ODIs and accumulated 1,871 ODI runs at an batting average of 34.64 runs per dismissal, but will now work towards a Test recall ahead of the Ashes beginning in Perth on 21 November.

Surprise Inclusion and Other Squad 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 also hit a hundred for the Bulls in the identical match against Tasmania.

Renshaw could to make his white-ball international debut in the upcoming series against India after last being included in an ODI squad in 2022.

Renshaw has played 14 Tests with the most recent appearance in India in 2023 but is also hoping for a return to the Test team as Australia search for a solution to their batting top-order problems.

Bowling Returns and Fitness News

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.

Big Bash star Mitch Owen may earn his ODI debut after being concussed in the build-up to Australia’s last 50-over series against South Africa.

Skipper Pat Cummins continues to be absent as he aims to recover from a back injury in time to lead Australia in the first Ashes Test in November.

Squad Selection Strategy and Fixtures

Australia have selected a squad for only the first two T20s against India with the Ashes on the horizon, although Glenn Maxwell will sit out the five-match series due to a wrist injury suffered in New Zealand.

Mitch Marsh will lead both the ODI and T20 teams after hitting a ton in the last match against New Zealand to seal a series clean sweep last week.

“We have named a squad for the ODI series and initial two matches 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 bulk of the T20 squad will stay as a group 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 October 19 in Perth, before the rivals play five T20 internationals from October 29.

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 (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