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Published 18:48 IST, September 20th 2023

'Great to be welcomed back': Warner shares adorable post as Aussie arrive for ODI series

In the wake of the upcoming three match ODI series, the Australian team arrived in India and David Warner shared a Instagram post to appreciate the hospitality

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Team India will be involved a three match ODI series against Australia, Following their triumph in the Asia Cup final, all the focus will now be shifted to the limited over series to be played across three venues. Ahead of the ICC ODI World Cup, this series will serve as a good buildup to the upcoming cricketing extravaganza which will take place later this year.

3 things you need to know

  • Australia will play a 3 match ODI series with India
  • The 5 time World Champions will also be involved in a T20I series
  • They recently lost the ODI series to South Africa

Ahead of the ICC World Cup, Australian Cricket team arrived in India 

In the wake of the upcoming series, the Australian team arrived in India as the first ODI will be played in Mohali on 22nd September. The Aussies lost their recent ODI series against South Africa 3-2 and they would seek to restore their pride against the Men in Blue.

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David Warner who has been pretty active on social media updated all his followers with a post on Instagram. Uploading a selfie with a security personnel the player posted, "Always great to be welcomed back to india. We are always well looked after and well protected. Thanks so much. @gmraerocity always makes our transits so easy. #india #love"

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The Australian squad will stay in India for quite a long time as they will also take part in a five match T20I series following the completion of the ICC ODI World Cup. Incidentally, the Men in Blue will also open their World Cup campaign against the Kangaroos on 8th October at Chepauk Stadium in Chennai. 

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Warner didn't have a good outing the last time Australia visited India and he will want to make amends this time.
Going into the World Cup, the Delhi Capitals opener will be one of Australia's key players as a sixth ODI World Cup trophy will be at stake for the visitors.

Australia ODI squad against India

Pat Cummins (c), Sean Abbott, Alex Carey, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Tanveer Sangha, Matt Short, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa

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18:48 IST, September 20th 2023