Mitchell Starc will make his first international appearance of the summer after being named in Australia’s one-day squad to face India later this month. The veteran fast bowler joins a group that includes uncapped left-hander Matthew Renshaw, who has earned a recall following strong domestic form.
Selectors announced a 15-man squad for the three-match ODI series beginning on 19 October in Perth, followed by games in Adelaide and Sydney. A 14-player group has also been chosen for the first two T20 internationals, forming part of Australia’s build-up to next year’s T20 World Cup.
Starc, who retired from T20 internationals in September, returns after missing the Top End series against South Africa, with selectors carefully managing his bowling loads ahead of the Test summer. Renshaw’s selection comes after a prolific run with Queensland and Australia A, including scores of 80, 106 and 62 against Sri Lanka A in July.
“Left-hand batter Matthew Renshaw returns to the ODI squad for the first time since 2022 following prolific one-day performances for Australia A and Queensland,” the National Selection Panel said.
Also back are Matt Short, who missed the South Africa tour through injury, and Mitch Owen, who suffered a concussion during that series. Alex Carey will miss the first ODI in Perth to play for South Australia in the Sheffield Shield, with Josh Inglis taking the gloves in his place.
In the T20 squad, Inglis returns after recovering from a calf strain, while Nathan Ellis is back following the birth of his first child. Glenn Maxwell remains unavailable due to a fractured wrist sustained on the New Zealand tour.
Chair of selectors George Bailey said the split approach to selection was about balancing preparation for different formats. “We have named a squad for the ODI series and first two games of the T20 series as there will be some management through the back end of the series as individuals prepare for the summer through Sheffield Shield cricket,” Bailey said.
“The majority of the T20 squad will remain together as it’s an important period in the build towards the World Cup next year, however we are trying to strike a balance to ensure we simultaneously prepare certain individuals for the Test series ahead.”
Cameron Green will feature in the ODI matches before returning to Western Australia to continue his red-ball preparation, having resumed bowling in the Sheffield Shield after back surgery. The 26-year-old is being groomed for a major role in the upcoming Test series against England.
Marsh continues as ODI captain in the absence of Pat Cummins, who is recovering from a back issue, while Travis Head and Marsh are expected to remain the preferred opening pair in the 50-over format.
The ODI squad includes Mitchell Marsh (c), 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 and Adam Zampa.
The T20 squad for the first two games comprises Mitchell Marsh (c), Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitchell Owen, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa.
India’s tour of Australia begins on 19 October in Perth, with the five-match T20 series to follow. The first two T20s at Manuka Oval and the MCG have already sold out, while fewer than 5,000 tickets remain for the final match in Brisbane.
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