Australia Calls Up Renshaw for India ODI Series Ahead of Ashes

Australia has named batter Matthew Renshaw in their squad for the upcoming one-day international series against India, marking his anticipated ODI debut. Despite having played 14 Tests for Australia, Renshaw has never featured in the Ashes or an ODI match, though he was in a squad in 2022 without playing. His selection follows strong performances, including three significant scores for Australia A against Sri Lanka A and a first-class century for Queensland. This squad comes amid retirements of key ODI players like Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, and Marcus Stoinis, positioning Renshaw and new players like Mitchell Owen to form a refreshed middle order ahead of the 2027 World Cup. The series against India, starting in October, also features the return of fast bowler Mitchell Starc and is led by skipper Mitchell Marsh in Pat Cummins's absence due to injury. These matches serve as Australia's final preparations before the 2025-26 Ashes series, with ongoing debates about the top-order batting lineup and strategic player management for the summer.