IND vs AUS: David Warner and Ashton Agar return to the Australian squad for the ODI series

When batting in the second Test, David Warner was concussed and suffered an elbow fracture.

Despite being sent home from the test tour this week, David Warner and Ashton Agar were named to Australia’s squad for next month’s one-day international series in India on Thursday.

Mitchell Marsh and Glenn Maxwell, who were recently injured, were also named to the squad for the three-match series, which begins on March 17 in Mumbai and continues with matches in Vizag and Chennai.

SQUAD: Glenn Maxwell and Mitch Marsh are set to return to Australian colours for the three-match ODI series against India in March pic.twitter.com/tSePIVUQ0W

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While batting in the second Test, opener Warner was concussed and suffered an elbow fracture, while Agar was sent home to play domestic cricket after being pushed down the spinner pecking order by Todd Murphy and Matthew Kuhnemann.

Pat Cummins, who flew home from India after the thrashing in Delhi due to a family illness, will captain the team in a series that will help Australia prepare for the World Cup later this year in India.

Cameron Green, an all-rounder, and Mitchell Starc, a left-arm paceman, were also named to the squad in anticipation of their recovery from broken fingers that kept them out of the first two tests.

Paceman Josh Hazlewood was left out to recover from an Achilles injury, which also prevented him from participating in the test series. “It would be fantastic for Josh to be a part of this series, but we have taken a cautious approach ahead of a very important winter in England, which he will be an integral part,” said chief selector George Bailey.

After recovering from a hamstring injury, Jhye Richardson will bolster the fast-bowling stocks.

While Maxwell has already made his comeback from a broken leg with Victoria’s state team, Marsh, who is recovering from an ankle injury, is anticipated to play two domestic matches for Western Australia before travelling to India.

“With the World Cup only a little more than seven months away, these games in India are an important step in our preparation,” said chief selector George Bailey.

“Glenn, Mitchell, and Jhye are all key players in what we believe the squad will look like in October.”

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