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Labuschagne finds himself omitted from Australia's three-match ODI series against India, as in-form Queensland teammate Matt Renshaw receiving a unexpected selection.

Recent Form Result in Exclusion

The right-hander was left out from the one-day international side following scoring just one run in his two batting efforts during the recent series against South Africa in August. He has a best innings of 47 in his previous ten ODI innings.

The batsman has featured in 68 one-day internationals and accumulated 1,871 ODI runs at an batting average of 34.64, but will now focus on earning a return to the Test side ahead of the Ashes starting in Perth on 21 November.

Surprise Inclusion and Team Updates

There have been indications of a improvement in form 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 same game against Tasmania.

The left-hander may to make his first white-ball appearance in the forthcoming series against India after his last inclusion in an ODI squad in 2022.

He has played 14 Test matches with the most recent appearance in India in 2023 but is also seeking a return to the Test team as Australia look for a solution to their opening batting issues.

Pace Additions and Fitness News

Fast bowler Mitchell Starc is back 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.

ODI captain Pat Cummins remains on the sidelines as he aims to recover from a back injury in time to captain Australia in the first Ashes Test in November.

Team Announcement Strategy and Schedule

Australia have selected a squad for only the first two T20s against India with the upcoming Ashes series, although Glenn Maxwell will be absent for the five-game T20 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 final game against New Zealand to clinch a two-nil victory last week.

“Selectors have announced a squad for the ODI series and first two games of the T20 series as there will be player management through the back end of the series as players get ready for the summer through Sheffield Shield cricket,” selection chief George Bailey said.

“The bulk of the T20 squad will remain together as it’s an crucial phase in the build towards the T20 World Cup next year, however we are trying to strike a balance to ensure we simultaneously get ready certain individuals for the Test matches ahead.”

Australia’s three-game ODI series against India starts on October 19 in Perth, before the rivals play five T20s from October 29.

Australian One-Day Squad:

• Mitchell Marsh capt
• 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 (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