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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.