AUS vs IND: Australia forced to add Marnus Labuschagne in ODI squad against India after injury to star all-rounder

Australia suffered a huge blow ahead of their ODI series against India after all-rounder Cameron Green was rule out with a side strain. The development came in just two days before the start of the first ODI at Perth's Optus Stadium on October 19. Cricket Australia has announced in-form batter Marnus Labuschagne as replacement.

The injury of Green has been assessed as “low grade” but Cricket Australia didn't want to take any risk keeping in mind the Ashes series against England, which is just six weeks away. “Cameron Green has been ruled out of the (India) series having experienced low-grade side soreness at training this week,” Cricket Australia said.

“Green will complete a short period of rehabilitation and is tracking to return to play in round three of the Sheffield Shield to continue his preparation for the Ashes.”

What made Cricket Australia chose Marnus Labuschagne?

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Labuschagne, who was initially left out of the squad for the three-match series beginning Sunday in Perth, forced his way back with a stunning run of domestic form — four centuries in his last five innings, including two in the 50-over format.

Labuschagne will join the ODI squad once the current Sheffield Shield round finishes this weekend.