Latest Update On India Squad Announcement For Ind vs Aus T20 Series; Hardik Pandya Ruled Out

India is scheduled to go up against Australia in IND vs AUS five-match T20I series, starting from November 23 onwards, just four days after the Cricket World Cup final.

By : Shivam Sharma | Updated at : 15 Nov 2023 10:08 AM (IST)

India is scheduled to go up against Australia in IND vs AUS five-match T20I series, starting from November 23 onwards, just four days after the Cricket World Cup final.

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As per a report in ESPNCricinfo, all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who got injured during India's World Cup 2023 match vs Bangladesh, has been ruled out of IND vs AUS T20I series.

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Team India's T20 squad for IND vs AUS five-match T20I series is expected to be announced on Wednesday (November 15), after IND vs NZ ODI World Cup 2023 semifinal.

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Big names like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav are likely to be rested for IND vs AUS T20 series. Hence, Ruturaj Gaikwad is expected to captain a second-string Indian team vs Australia in IND vs AUS T20 series.

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India' squad for IND vs AUS T20 series is expected to be similar to the Asian Games 2023 squad that clinched a historic gold medal in China.

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In Rahul Dravid and his coaching staff's absence, also expected to take a break after the ODI World Cup 2023, NCA chief VVS Laxman is expected to take over the head coach's role for IND vs AUS 5-match T20I series, accompanied by his associates Sairaj Bahutule and Sitanshu Kotak.

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Rahul Dravid's contract as India head coach ends with ODI World Cup 2023. If Dravid and BCCI agree for a contract extension, the former will return to coach team India for the South Africa tour.

Published at : 15 Nov 2023 10:08 AM (IST)

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