Australia announces ODI and T20I teams for upcoming India tour

SYDNEY: Cricket Australia has unveiled its squads for the forthcoming white-ball tour of India, confirming line-ups for the three-match ODI series and the first two fixtures of the five-match T20I series.

The tour itinerary includes three One Day Internationals scheduled for October 19, 23, and 25, followed by five Twenty20 Internationals on October 29, 31, and November 2, 6, and 8. All-rounder Mitchell Marsh will captain both the ODI and T20I teams, continuing his role as Australia’s white-ball leader.

ODI Squad:

T20I Squad:
• Mitchell Marsh (Captain)
• Josh Inglis (Returning after injury)
• [Other key players as available]

Unavailable Players:
• Pat Cummins: Ruled out due to a back injury
• Glenn Maxwell: Out for the series following an arm fracture
• Marnus Labuschagne: Omitted from the ODI squad despite recent strong performances

The combination of seasoned campaigners and emerging talents illustrates Australia’s strategic approach to tackling the unique challenges posed by Indian conditions. The squad aims to strike a balance between experience and youth, focusing on adaptability and resilience.

With preparations underway, Australia is gearing up for a demanding series that will test the team’s skills and cohesion under sub continental conditions, as they seek to deliver competitive performances throughout the tour.