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The Australian selectors have left out Labuschagne from Australia's three-match ODI series versus India, with in-form Queensland colleague Matt Renshaw receiving a surprise selection.

Recent Form Lead to Exclusion

Selectors dropped Labuschagne from the one-day international side following managing only a single run in both of his innings during the top-end series against South Africa in August. The right-hander has a top score of forty-seven in his most recent ten ODI batting appearances.

The 31-year-old has featured in 68 one-day internationals and scored 1,871 ODI runs at an average of 34.64 runs per dismissal, but will now work towards a return to the Test side ahead of the Ashes starting in Perth on November 21.

Surprise Inclusion and Team Changes

There have been indications of a improvement in form with 160 for Queensland in the domestic first-class competition this week, while Renshaw made a century 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.

He has played 14 Tests with the most recent appearance in India in 2023 but is also seeking a return to the Test team as Australia look for a answer to their top-order woes.

Pace Additions and Injury Updates

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 could make his ODI debut after suffering a concussion in the build-up to Australia’s last 50-over series against South Africa.

Skipper Pat Cummins remains on the sidelines as he hopes to heal from a spinal issue by the time to lead Australia in the first Ashes Test in November.

Squad Selection Approach and Schedule

Australia have named 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 suffered in New Zealand.

Mitch Marsh will captain both the ODI and T20 teams after hitting a ton in the last match against New Zealand to clinch a two-nil victory 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 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 certain individuals for the Test series ahead.”

Australia’s three-game ODI series against India commences on 19 October in Perth, before the opponents 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 Team (initial two matches):

• Mitchell Marsh captain
• 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