Labuschagne replaces Green in Australia ODI squad for India series

Marnus Labuschagne replaced injured all-rounder Cameron Green for the three-match ODI series against India, beginning here on Sunday.

Green will miss the series due to side soreness, with the selectors unwilling to take a chance ahead of the Ashes next month.

“Green will complete a short period of rehabilitation and is tracking to return to play round three of the Sheffield Shield to continue his preparation for the Ashes,” Cricket Australia said in a statement, confirming the decision was a precautionary step.

Labuschagne, was not part of the initial squad but has been drafted in following his 159 in a Sheffield Shield game for Queensland on Thursday, his fourth century of the domestic season.

It was the third forced change for Australia ahead of the first ODI against India with Josh Phillippe replacing injured Josh Inglis and Matthew Kuhnemann set to play in place of Adam Zampa who missed the game due to personal reasons.

From India's point of view, the focus of the series was on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma who returned to national duties for the first time since March, having become one format players following their Test retirement.

Australia squad: Mitchell Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Matthew Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Owen, Josh Philippe, Matthew Renshaw, Matthew Short, Mitchell Starc. Second ODI onwards: Adam Zampa, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis.