New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- Australia suffered a huge blow ahead of their ODI series against India after all-rounder Cameron Green was rule out with a side strain. The development came in just two days before the start of the first ODI at Perth's Optus Stadium on October 19. Cricket Australia has announced in-form batter Marnus Labuschagne as replacement.

The injury of Green has been assessed as "low grade" but Cricket Australia didn't want to take any risk keeping in mind the Ashes series against England, which is just six weeks away. "Cameron Green has been ruled out of the (India) series having experienced low-grade side soreness at training this week," Cricket Australia said.

"Green will complete a short period of rehabilitation and is tr...