The Indian lineup for the three-match ODI series against Australia has been revealed. The ODI team has welcomed back Ravichandran Ashwin, who was not able to make the World Cup 2023 team.
KL Rahul has been given control of the team for the first two games at the same time. For the first two ODIs, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Hardik Pandya will not play.
KL Rahul, who excelled at the Asia Cup 2023, has been entrusted control of the team for the opening two ODI matches against Australia after being away from the sport for nearly five months.
As Rahul's deputy, the selectors have chosen Ravindra Jadeja. In the Super-4 game against Pakistan, the opening batsman batted brilliantly and achieved a century.
Akshar Patel will miss the first two One-Day Internationals against Australia due to injury. However, it appears to be challenging for him to participate in the third ODI as well.
Akshar will be able to participate in the third ODI only if he is well, according to BCCI. During the Asia Cup 2023 match against Bangladesh, Akshar suffered an injury.