Paceman John Hastings has been retained in Australia's squad for the third one-day international against India in Melbourne this weekend.

Hastings replaced Josh Hazlewood for Australia's seven-wicket victory in the second game at the Gabba, taking 1 for 46 from his eight overs. He will remain with the team for the third match at the MCG on Sunday.

Hazlewood has been given a break for the remainder of the home international season.

"Josh has played all six Tests this summer and has had a high workload," team coach Darren Lehmann said.

"On that basis the decision has been made to give him a break to allow him to recharge both physically and mentally ahead of the (February) tour of New Zealand.

"We regard it as sensible management of the player and it is an approach that we have adopted successfully in Australian cricket over a significant period of time, especially in the one-day format."

The Australia squad for the final two matches of the India series, at Canberra's Manuka Oval and the SCG, will be announced after Sunday's ODI.

AFP