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In an unexpected turn of events, the Indian cricket team has made significant leadership changes just before their One Day International (ODI) series against Australia, which serves as their final preparation for the upcoming World Cup. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced these changes on Monday night, leaving cricket enthusiasts buzzing with excitement.
The three-match ODI series against Australia will feature two different leadership combinations. For the first two ODIs, the team will be led by KL Rahul, with Ravindra Jadeja serving as his deputy. However, for the third ODI, the captaincy will return to Rohit Sharma. This rotation strategy has added an element of surprise and intrigue to the series.
Apart from the leadership changes, there are also some fresh faces in the squad, as several players who were not part of the initial World Cup squad have been given an opportunity in this series. One notable inclusion is the return of Ravichandran Ashwin, who last played in an ODI for India in December 2021. The decision to include Ashwin has raised questions about India's spin options for the World Cup, and this series will provide valuable insights into his form and performance.
The three ODIs are scheduled to start on September 22nd in Mohali, followed by the second match on September 24th in Indore, and the final clash on September 27th in Rajkot.
Team India Squad for the ODI Series Against Australia:
First Two ODIs: KL Rahul (Captain), Ravindra Jadeja (Vice-Captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan, Shardul Thakur, Washington Sundar, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami, and Prasidh Krishna
Third ODI: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Hardik Pandya (Vice-Captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel (if fit), Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravichandran Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Mohammed Siraj
On the other hand, the Australian team for the ODI series features Pat Cummins (captain), Sean Abbott, Alex Carey (wicket keeper), Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis (wicket keeper), Spencer Johnson, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Tanveer Sangha, Matthew Short, Steven Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner and Adam Zampa.
This series promises to be an exciting clash between two cricket giants as they gear up for the upcoming World Cup.
Cricket fans around the world are eagerly awaiting these matches, as they not only serve as a thrilling prelude to the World Cup but also provide a glimpse into the strategies and form of both teams. With the unexpected leadership changes and fresh inclusions, this ODI series against Australia is shaping up to be a must-watch cricket spectacle.
