Australia Tour of India 2023-24: India’s squad for the IDFC First Bank three-match ODI series against Australia announced.
The Indian cricket team’s squad for the IDFC First Bank three-match ODI series against Australia has been announced.
Here are the squads for the first two ODIs and the third and final ODI:
Squad for 1st and 2nd ODIs:
- KL Rahul (Captain & Wicketkeeper)
- Ravindra Jadeja (Vice-captain)
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Shubman Gill
- Shreyas Iyer
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Tilak Varma
- Ishan Kishan (Wicketkeeper)
- Shardul Thakur
- Washington Sundar
- R Ashwin
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Mohd. Shami
- Mohd. Siraj
- Prasidh Krishna
Squad for 3rd and final ODI:
- 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
- Axar Patel*
- Washington Sundar
- Kuldeep Yadav
- R Ashwin
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Mohd. Shami
- Mohd. Siraj
Please note that the squad for the third and final ODI includes some changes compared to the squad for the first two ODIs, including a change in captaincy and the addition of certain players like Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya.
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The rotation of key players, including the resting of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, and Kuldeep Yadav for the first two games, is a common strategy employed by teams to manage player workload and ensure their readiness for important tournaments.
It’s noteworthy that KL Rahul will take on the captaincy role for the first two ODIs in the absence of Rohit Sharma. This allows the team to test its leadership depth and provides an opportunity for KL Rahul to showcase his leadership skills.
The decision to bring back the regulars for the last ODI, which is also India’s final ODI before the World Cup, indicates the team’s focus on preparing their strongest squad for the upcoming tournament. The rotation of players and strategic planning are important aspects of managing a cricket team’s schedule, especially in a busy international calendar.
*Axar Patel’s inclusion in the squad is indicated with an asterisk, which typically means he is subject to fitness clearance or other considerations.
These squads represent the selected players who will participate in the respective ODI matches against Australia.
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