IND Vs AUS 1st ODI, Probable Playing 11 Tamil News: The 3-match ODI series between India and Australia begins tomorrow (Friday – March 17) in Mumbai. The series is seen as crucial for both the teams ahead of the World Cup series to be held in the country later this year. So, there is no doubt that both the teams will try hard to clinch this series.
Australia’s regular captain Pat Cummins has decided to stay with his family in his home country after losing his mother during the Test series. Thus, Steve Smith will lead Australia in this series. Meanwhile, captain Rohit Sharma has pulled out of the series opener due to family commitments. Hence, the Indian team will be led by all-rounder Hardik Pandya. At the same time, Rohit will lead the team from the 2nd match.
As for India’s playing XI, Ishan Kishan is likely to be given priority in the first match without skipper Rohit. At the same time, Shubman Gill will play alongside him. With KL Rahul also in the squad, he is expected to bat at number 5. The team management has given him some time in ODI cricket. We can hope that he will be seated in it.
Virat Kohli will bat at number 3 as usual. But Shreyas Iyer’s injury will be the main worry for the Indian team. He injured his back during the 4th Test against Australia. Due to this, he did not play in the Test match. Also, he will miss the first few matches of the Indian Premier League (IPL) series as well as the ODI series. In his absence, Suryakumar Yadav is expected to get a chance in his place.
Captain Hardik Pandya will be at number 6. At the same time, Ravindra Jadeja is confirmed to return to the ODI squad. He is playing his first ODI since July 2022. Jadeja’s arrival will make it difficult for Axar Patel to get a chance. And ahead of him, off-spinner Washington Sundar is expected to be selected.
Hello and welcome to the Wankhede Stadium, where #TeamIndia will kickstart the ODI series against Australia.#INDvAUS @mastercardindia pic.twitter.com/OXt3tuOS14
— BCCI (@BCCI) March 15, 2023
It remains to be seen who among Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav will get a chance to play. The team management may want to try Chahal ahead of the World Cup. Fast bowlers Mohammad Siraj, Mohammad Shami and Shardul Thakur are expected to play in the fast bowling line-up. So, Umran Malik and Jaidev Unadgad will have to wait for their chance.
India vs Australia, 1st ODI: Team India’s Proposed XI List
Ishan Kishan (wicket keeper), Subman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (captain), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav.
Indian ODI team
Rohit Sharma (captain), Subman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, K.L. Rahul, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Hardik Pandya (vice-captain), Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Washington Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohd. Shami, Mohammed. Siraj, Umran Malik, Shardul Thakur, Akshar Patel, Jaidev Unathkat.
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