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Shane Warne is not impressed by the ODI squad. (Photo by Michael Dodge - CA/Cricket Australia/Getty Images)

Former Australian legendary leg-spinner Shane Warne has lashed out at the selection of the Australian ODI squad. Australia has announced their 14-man squad for the three-match ODI series against India. However, Warne is not at all impressed by the selection of the side. Warne included as many five players in the side who are not in the announced squad.

Warne also revealed the playing XI of his choice. The former magician of leg-spin wants to have the services of D’Arcy Short, Chris Lynn, Ashton Agar, James Pattinson and Meredith in the Australian final XI. However, these five players could make the cut into the Australian ODI squad.

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Shane Warne. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Shane Warne is not happy with the Australian ODI squad.

Australia ODI squad: Aaron Finch(c), Usman Khawaja, Shaun Marsh, Peter Handscomb, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey, Jhye Richardson, Billy Stanlake, Jason Behrendorff, Peter Siddle, Nathan Lyon, Adam Zampa.

Aaron Finch, who was dropped from the ongoing fourth and final Test match will lead Australia in the ODI series. Furthermore, Nathan Lyon has been recalled into the ODI squad. Lyon had played his last ODI against England in June 2018.

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Alex Carey and Mitchell Marsh are going to share the vice-captaincy duties for Australia in the three-match series. Meanwhile, Australia is trailing by 2-1 in the ongoing Test series and have their backs against the wall in the fourth Test match. India has made 515 in their first innings and looks all set to seal their maiden Test series triumph in Australia.

Shane Warne took to Twitter to share his thoughts on the Australian ODI squad. The post read as, “Just saw the Aust ODI squad that was announced & was absolutely staggered at some of the players that were left out & some of the inclusions – they don’t make any sense whatsoever. I was asked by @foxcricket to give my team – so here it is! Thoughts? Agree?”.

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