Mitchell Owen ruled out due to concussion as Australia make three changes to their squad for ODI series against South Africa

By Vikas Singh Derek

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Published at :August 14, 2025 at 12:15 PM

Modified at :August 14, 2025 at 12:42 PM

(Courtesy : Cricket Australia)

Matt Short and Lance Morris have been ruled out of Australia ODI squad due to injuries.

Australia Cricket Team have been forced to make three changes to their squad for the upcoming ODI series against South Africa. The Proteas are on a white-ball tour of Australia, which includes a three-match T20I series and a three-match ODI series. Two T20I games have taken place.

All-rounder Mitchell Owen was expected to make his ODI debut against South Africa. However, he has been ruled out of the series due to a concussion. The batting all-rounder was hit on his helmet by Kagiso Rabada during the second T20I.

As per Cricket Australia’s concussion protocols, he will have to be rested for a minimum of 12 days. Hence, he will miss the last T20I and the three ODIs against the visitors. Moreover, Matthew Short and Lance Morris have been ruled out of the ODI series due to injuries.

Short has not recovered from a side injury he picked up while training during the West Indies tour. He also missed all five T20I games against West Indies due to the issue. Morris sustained a back soreness and will return to Perth for further assessment.

Aaron Hardie and Matthew Kuhnemann, who are part of the T20I squad, have been added to the ODI squad too. Cooper Connolly has also been included. Wicket-keeper Josh Inglis missed the second T20I due to flu-like symptoms, but will remain with the squad for the last T20I game.

Australia’s updated ODI squad against South Africa

Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood — AHMEDABAD, INDIA – NOVEMBER 19: Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins of Australia interact during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup India 2023 Final between India and Australia at Narendra Modi Stadium on November 19, 2023 in Ahmedabad, India. (Photo by Matthew Lewis-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)

Australia ODI squad: Mitchell Marsh (C), Xavier Bartlett, Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Adam Zampa.

Meanwhile, the third T20I will be played on Saturday, August 16, at Cazaly’s Stadium, Cairns. The three ODI games will take place on August 19, 22, and 24. The venue of the opening game is Cazaly’s Stadium, while the next two encounters will be played at Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay.

Which players have been ruled out of Australia’s ODI squad against South Africa?

Mitchell Owen, Matthew Short, and Lance Morris have been ruled out of Australia’s ODI squad against South Africa.

Which players have been added to Australia’s ODI squad against South Africa?

Aaron Hardie, Matthew Kuhnemann and Cooper Connolly have been added to Australia’s ODI squad against South Africa.

When will three ODI games between Australia and South Africa take place?

The three ODI games between Australia and South Africa will take place on August 19, 22, and 24.

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Vikas Singh Derek

Vikas Singh Derek is a core cricket-lover since childhood and has always followed the sport both in his personal and professional life. He started his school life by watching cricket at home with family. Later, he played cricket on the field at local clubs during college. After his Master's in Journalism from Mumbai, he followed his passion by covering cricket news across various digital media. Since 2015, he has been an aspiring sports journalist and cricket content writer with over 50K+ articles.