Experienced Australian middle-order batsman Marnus Labuschagne is returning to the Australian ODI team after a stellar performance in the domestic matches. Cameron Green, on the other hand, has been ruled out of the three ODIs due to arm pain.
India’s tour of Australia is not only an essential series for the Indian side but also an equally big gamble for the Australian team.
However, luck was not on their side as Cameron Green’s exit marks the third change for Australia ahead of the series opener against India in Perth. Earlier, Josh Inglis and Adam Zampa were dropped. Additionally, Steve Smith (retired), Glenn Maxwell (retired), and Pat Cummins (injured) are no longer part of the playing eleven.
Marnus Labuschagne has returned to the Australian team
Marnus Labuschagne was dropped from the Australian team; He was not a part of the red-ball XI in the Caribbean either. This has had an impact on his career; However, like all the big names in international cricket, he has come back stronger than ever.
After scoring four centuries this domestic season for Queensland in the ongoing Shield clash, he has returned to the Australian side in place of Cameron Green. Marnus Labuschagne was dropped after a poor performance in the South Africa series and was not even considered for the New Zealand tour.
Green’s absence and Steve Smith’s retirement paved the way for Marnus Labuschagne to be an immediate inclusion in the Australian playing eleven, with two of his four centuries for Queensland coming in the 50-over format this domestic season. He is also considered ready to make a Test comeback before the Ashes.
Marnus Labuschagne has been rewarded for his strong domestic form, but one Australian star is sure to miss out #AUSvIND Series: https://t.co/AkmfSSiMHY pic.twitter.com/c2O7j0dMsL
– cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) 17 October 2025
Australia’s star all-rounder Cameron Green, who earned a lot of praise for his batting antics last month, has been in good touch with the bat after being promoted to the new number one position. Third position in all formats since his return from injury.
However, there has been a major letdown since his return to bowling, as the star all-rounder will now be unable to play in the upcoming tour against India due to side pain. Green has often been debated as the most expensive player in the upcoming IPL mini-auction; However, this has dealt a big blow to his hopes.
However, Green’s injury has been diagnosed as “low grade”, and so it is clear that his absence from the three-match series is precautionary. Cricket Australia’s precautionary stance may be due to the importance of the all-rounder for the upcoming Ashes.
“Green will complete a short period of rehabilitation and is eyeing a return to play in the third round of the Sheffield Shield to continue his preparation for the Ashes,” CA said in a statement this morning. He is expected to play the next Shield match for Western Australia on 28 October.
Matt Renshaw looking to make his ODI debut against India
Cameron Green did not even play the New Zealand T20 series and was already dropped from the T20 series against India. In the absence of Cameron Green, Australia will be looking for a middle-order batsman who is capable of bowling to some extent.
Matthew Renshaw, the youngster, is in the squad, although he is yet to make his formal debut for Australia in the ODI format. With over 50 striking and an average over 100 in the last four ODI seasons, there is no batsman more consistent than Renshaw who can be replaced at no. 4. He could be the ideal replacement for Green in his absence.
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