Will Ashwin and Sanju get a chance? India's Predicted squad for ODI series vs Australia

Following their triumph in the 2023 Asia Cup, India are set to face Australia in a three-match ODI series commencing on September 22. This series serves as the final rehearsal for both teams before the commencement of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. For Australia, it holds particular significance as it offers them the opportunity to compete in the host nation of the impending ICC event.

3 things you need to know

• India and Australia will play three ODIs starting September 22, 2023
• The series will be a rehearsal for both sides before the World Cup
• India are yet to announce the squad for the three-match series

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Will Ashwin and Sanju get a chance against Australia? 

While India has already unveiled their provisional World Cup squad, the selectors are yet to announce the squad for the ODI series against Australia. It is expected that there may be minimal changes, with only those players bound for the World Cup likely to be included. Nevertheless, there have been reports in the media suggesting that India might opt to rest some senior players for the series to ensure they are well-rested ahead of the prestigious ICC tournament.

Reports indicate that Ravichandran Ashwin could be called up for the ODI series against Australia, primarily due to Axar Patel's injury ruling him out. Speculation also surrounds Sanju Samson potentially earning a spot in the series, as he was part of the reserve players' list for the Asia Cup. However, it appears unlikely that the Indian selectors will pick players who are not part of the World Cup squad, as they aim to provide valuable practice against a formidable team like Australia for all the World Cup-bound players.

India's predicted squad for Australia series

Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel/R Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami, Suryakumar Yadav. 

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India are slated to play three One-Day Internationals against Australia, starting September 22. The three ODIs will be played in Mohali, Indore, and Rajkot. India will also play a five-match T20I series but it will take place after the World Cup.  

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