Michael Clarke ruled out of India ODI on Sunday

The 30-year-old right-hander suffered a hamstring injury during his side’s six-wicket defeat to India last weekend, ruling him out of their eight-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka in Sydney on Friday.

Clarke’s omission means Ricky Ponting will continue to lead the side.

Clarke’s availability for next game will be determined later: Physio

Australia physiotherapist Alex Kountouris said the Clarke is recovering fast but will not be able to play Sunday’s match in Brisbane.

“Michael Clarke is progressing well in his recovery from a right hamstring injury but remains unavailable for selection in Brisbane,” said Kountoris. His availability for the ODI in Hobart will be determined early next week.”

On the other hand, young all-rounder Mitchell Marsh is likely to be ruled out for six months with lower-back stress fractures.

Meanwhile Twenty20 skipper George Bailey has been added to the Australia squad as a standby replacement for the Brisbane game.

Australian squad for Brisbane ODI:

Ricky Ponting (Captain), David Warner, Xavier Doherty, George Bailey, Daniel Christian, Jon Holland, Ben Hilfenhaus, Peter Forrest, David Hussey, Brett Lee, Mike Hussey, Mitchell Starc, Clint McKay, Matthew Wade.