Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has been ruled of the first ODI against India due to illness and the home team has drafted uncapped Ashton Turner as his cover.
Marsh has gastritis and has spent the past two days in hospital.
Coach Justin Langer said Marsh will not play in the first ODI against India here on Saturday and will monitor the all-rounder's progress ahead of the final two matches in Adelaide (January 15) and Melbourne (January 18).
Langer said the Perth Scorchers player Turner's ability to finish off an innings with the bat and his ability to create pressure with his lightning running between the wickets were what got him the nod.
"That might sound like the dumbest thing you've ever heard but you watch Ashton Turner, the way he runs between wickets is unbelievable. He's such a great athlete, it puts so much pressure (on the opposition)," he was quoted as saying by Cricket Australia official website 'cricket.Com.Au'.
The 25-year-old Turner, who has played in three T20 International matches in 2017, has been in good form in Big Bash League.