India vs Australia ODI Series : In the realm of cricketing affairs, Team India has unveiled its roster for the impending ODI skirmish against Australia India vs Australia. The apex governing body, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has officially divulged the compendium comprising 15 formidable contenders slated to participate in the initial brace of matches, with the dexterous KL Rahul entrusted with the mantle of leadership.
Of notable significance is the resurgence of Ravichandran Ashwin, the venerable spinner, who has once again been inducted into the ODI roster. On a divergent note, luminaries such as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, Akshar Patel, and Kuldeep Yadav have been accorded a period of respite, refraining from participation in two of the forthcoming three ODIs.
Their hiatus will conclude with their reentry into the third and final skirmish. Meanwhile, a sigh of relief emanates from India’s cricketing aficionados as the middle-order luminary, Shreyas Iyer, is set to grace the pitch during the imminent series.
Alas, Iyer’s appearances in the Asia Cup 2023 were limited to a mere pair of matches, owing to the constraints of physical rigidity, precluding his involvement in subsequent contests.
When and where will the matches take place with full odi Schedule ?
Mark your calendars for the inaugural ODI duel, slated to transpire in Mohali on September 22nd, setting the stage for a riveting series. Subsequently, the second bout shall unfold in Indore on September 24th, followed by the climactic encounter in Rajkot on the 27th of September.
Post this enthralling series, the Indian contingent shall pivot its focus to the ODI World Cup 2023, an impending spectacle set to unfold on home soil, commencing on the auspicious date of October 5th.
ODI Squad for the First Two ODIs :
For the first two ODIs, the Indian team comprises the following players:
KL Rahul (Captain & Wicketkeeper)
Ravindra Jadeja (Vice-Captain)
Ruturaj Gaekwad
Shubman Gill
Shreyas Iyer
Suryakumar Yadav
Tilak Verma
Ishan Kishan (Wicketkeeper)
Shardul Thakur
Washington Sundar
Ravichandran Ashwin
Jasprit Bumrah
Mohammad Shami
Mohammad Siraj
Prasidh Krishna
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Team India for the 3rd INDIa vs australia ODI:
The squad for the third ODI features a blend of experience and youth:
Rohit Sharma (Captain)
Hardik Pandya (Vice-Captain)
Shubman Gill
Virat Kohli
Shreyas Iyer
Suryakumar Yadav
KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper)
Ishan Kishan (Wicketkeeper)
Ravindra Jadeja
Shardul Thakur
Akshar Patel
Washington Sundar
Kuldeep Yadav
Ravichandran Ashwin
Jasprit Bumrah
Mohammad Shami
Mohammad Siraj
But why, one may ponder, were the seasoned campaigners given respite? In elucidation, Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar elucidates that the venerable quartet comprising Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, and Kuldeep Yadav have been judiciously rested for the initial duo of contests.
This strategic decision arises from the consistent exertions of these veterans in prior engagements. In lieu of their absence, this juncture serves as a litmus test for those who found themselves on the periphery during the Asia Cup.
Australian team for the ODI:
Pat Cummins (captain), Sean Abbott, Alex Carey, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Josh English, Spencer Johnson, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Tanveer Sangha, Matthew Short, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis , David Warner, Adam Zampa.