Adam Zampa, Josh Inglis to miss 1st ODI against India
What's the story
Australia's star leg-spinner Adam Zampa and wicket-keeper Josh Inglis are set to miss the 1st ODI against India on October 15 in Perth. Zampa is on paternity leave, while Inglis is still recovering from a calf strain injury. Left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann and wicket-keeper Josh Philippe have replaced the two, respectively. Notably, Inglis has also been ruled out of the 2nd ODI in Adelaide.
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Philippe to keep wickets
Philippe is set to keep wickets in the absence of Inglis. Australia's first-choice Test and ODI wicketkeeper Alex Carey was also a contender for the role. However, he is currently playing a Sheffield Shield match as part of his Ashes preparations next month, which has ruled him out of this series opener.
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Will Zampa and Inglis return for the 2nd ODI?
Inglis will also miss the 2nd ODI in Adelaide on October 23, when Carey is set to make his return. However, Cricket Australia is optimistic about Inglis's recovery for the final ODI in Sydney on October 25. Meanwhile, Zampa will stay home in northern New South Wales as his wife Harriet nears delivery of their second child. He could return for the second and third ODIs if travel permits.
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Kuhnemann's 1st ODI appearance since 2022
Notably, Kuhnemann has been called up for the Perth match and is set to make his first ODI appearance in three years. This will also be his first ODI appearance on home soil. He has been a constant member of Australia's teams throughout the winter, touring with them for various series, including the ICC World Test Championship final and white-ball series against South Africa.