Perth ODI: Australia Hands ODI Caps to Renshaw & Owen

The upcoming One-Day International clash between Australia and India in Perth on October 19th will mark the ODI debuts for both Matt Renshaw and Mitchell Owen. Renshaw, who has already represented Australia in 14 Tests, will finally earn his maiden ODI cap at the age of 29, spurred by his recent white-ball success. His outstanding form was evident in the series against Sri Lanka A, where he amassed 248 runs at an average of over 82. Mitchell Owen also earns his ODI debut, recognized for his rapid century against South Australia earlier this year. With Josh Inglis and Alex Carey unavailable for the opening fixture, Josh Philippe is set to resume wicketkeeping duties for Australia. Furthermore, all-rounder Matt Short is back in the national team after an injury layoff and is confirmed to bat at number three throughout the series. This reshuffles the batting order, with Short moving from his traditional opening role to accommodate the established pair of Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh. Short’s return follows recovery from a rib cartilage fracture and a quad injury. Australian captain Mitchell Marsh anticipates a strong performance, bolstered by the energy of a full house at Perth Stadium.