Philippe and Kuhnemann named for Australia’s ODI opener against India

Australia called up wicketkeeper Josh Philippe and left arm spinner Matt Kuhnemann for the opening one day international against India in Perth on Sunday after Josh Inglis failed to recover from a calf strain and Adam Zampa withdrew for paternity reasons, Cricket Australia said on Tuesday. The changes reshuffle the hosts ahead of the three match ODI series as selectors balance the India tour with preparations for the Ashes.

Cricket Australia confirmed Philippe will keep wicket for the Optus Stadium fixture on October 19, with Alex Carey released to play Sheffield Shield cricket as part of his Ashes preparation and expected to rejoin the squad for the second ODI in Adelaide on October 23. Medical staff said Inglis is likely to miss at least the first two ODIs but remains hopeful of being available for the series finale at the Sydney Cricket Ground on October 25. Zampa remains at home in northern New South Wales as his partner approaches the birth of their child and is expected to rejoin the squad where travel logistics permit.

Philippe, 28, has not played an ODI for Australia since 2021 but arrives in form after scoring a century for Australia A against India A in Lucknow last...