Four Australian A players suffered food poisoning after eating at a Kanpur hotel during their unofficial ODI series against India A, which concluded recently. Fast bowler Henry Thornton was among those badly affected, getting hospitalised after falling ill, with BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla issuing a clarification over the same.&nbsp;Meanwhile, despite the food poisoning scenario rocking their camp, the visitors put up a fighting show in the final unofficial One-Day game, scoring 317. They, however, lost the match by two wickets, as India A completed the run chase, riding on a fantastic hundred by Prabhsimran Singh (102) and handy fifties from Shreyas Iyer and Riyan Parag.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-a-vs-aus-a-3rd-match-shreyas-iyer-readies-for-australia-odis-with-match-winning-62-in-chase-1759725697336">IND A vs AUS A, 3rd match: Shreyas Iyer readies for Australia ODIs with match-winning 62 in chase</a> &nbsp;Speaking about this food poisoning incident, Shukla said that those affected must have consumed something from elsewhere, because if they had eaten the hotel food, which everyone else also did, all of them would have fallen ill, which wasn’t the case. &nbsp;"If there had been an issue with the food, all players, including the Indian players, would have fallen sick. It must have been something else," Rajeev Shukla said to the reporters, as quoted by Times of India (TOI). &nbsp;"They are being fed food from one of the finest hotels, Hotel Landmark; the food is good, and everyone is eating the same.&nbsp;&nbsp;"Since a few players have fallen ill, idhar-udhar se koi infection aa gaya hoga (they may have contracted an infection), and we are handling it.&nbsp; &nbsp;Explaining why such a thing must have happened, Shukla said, “The issue arises because there aren't many hotels. We need 300 rooms in a five-star hotel, and that's not available. There is no international airport in the area that operates 24 hours a day. Had better arrangements been in place, they would have gained an advantage.”<h3>India A clinch unofficial ODI series</h3>The India A Team completed a clean sweep over Australia A, with a two-wicket win on Sunday (Oct 5) in Kanpur. While Prabhsimran’s heroics were the highlight of the night, Shreyas Iyer’s 62 helped him gain confidence ahead of the three-match ODIs against Australia starting October 19 in Perth. &nbsp;After missing out on the 2025 Asia Cup squad, the BCCI selectors appointed Iyer as the vice-captain of the One-Day team, with Shubman Gill replacing Rohit Sharma as the new skipper in the 50-over format.&nbsp;

Despite the food poisoning scenario rocking their camp, the visitors put up a fighting show in the final unofficial One-Day game, scoring 317.

Four Australian A players suffered food poisoning after eating at a Kanpur hotel during their unofficial ODI series against India A, which concluded recently. Fast bowler Henry Thornton was among those badly affected, getting hospitalised after falling ill, with BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla issuing a clarification over the same. Meanwhile, despite the food poisoning scenario rocking their camp, the visitors put up a fighting show in the final unofficial One-Day game, scoring 317. They, however, lost the match by two wickets, as India A completed the run chase, riding on a fantastic hundred by Prabhsimran Singh (102) and handy fifties from Shreyas Iyer and Riyan Parag. Also read | IND A vs AUS A, 3rd match: Shreyas Iyer readies for Australia ODIs with match-winning 62 in chase Speaking about this food poisoning incident, Shukla said that those affected must have consumed something from elsewhere, because if they had eaten the hotel food, which everyone else also did, all of them would have fallen ill, which wasn’t the case. "If there had been an issue with the food, all players, including the Indian players, would have fallen sick. It must have been something else," Rajeev Shukla said to the reporters, as quoted by Times of India (TOI). "They are being fed food from one of the finest hotels, Hotel Landmark; the food is good, and everyone is eating the same. "Since a few players have fallen ill, idhar-udhar se koi infection aa gaya hoga (they may have contracted an infection), and we are handling it. Explaining why such a thing must have happened, Shukla said, “The issue arises because there aren't many hotels. We need 300 rooms in a five-star hotel, and that's not available. There is no international airport in the area that operates 24 hours a day. Had better arrangements been in place, they would have gained an advantage.” India A clinch unofficial ODI series The India A Team completed a clean sweep over Australia A, with a two-wicket win on Sunday (Oct 5) in Kanpur. While Prabhsimran’s heroics were the highlight of the night, Shreyas Iyer’s 62 helped him gain confidence ahead of the three-match ODIs against Australia starting October 19 in Perth. After missing out on the 2025 Asia Cup squad, the BCCI selectors appointed Iyer as the vice-captain of the One-Day team, with Shubman Gill replacing Rohit Sharma as the new skipper in the 50-over format.

Despite the food poisoning scenario rocking their camp, the visitors put up a fighting show in the final unofficial One-Day game, scoring 317.

AUS A players suffer food poisoning after eating at Kanpur hotel; BCCI official issues clarification

Indian ODI team’s new vice-captain Shreyas Iyer readies for the forthcoming Australia One-Dayers with a match-winning 62 against Australia A in the third and final unofficial one-day game in Kanpur on Sunday (Oct 5). Chasing a mammoth 318, Iyer played a handy role in helping India A clinch a two-wicket victory and a clean sweep over the visitors. Alongside him, all-rounder Riyan Parag also scored as many runs, while the highlight of the evening was opener Prabhsimran Singh’s brilliant 102 off 68 balls. His blistering knock included seven maximums and eight fours.&nbsp;In a stadium filled with over 24,000 fans, Australia A captain Jack Edwards won the toss and elected to bat first. Following a shallow start, with four wickets falling inside eight overs, all-rounder Cooper Connolly saved AUS A’s grace with a fighting 64 off 49 balls, hitting four sixes and five fours. Although two more wickets inside the middle overs broke their momentum, a 152-run stand for the seventh wicket between Liam Scott and Edwards helped them reach the 300-mark, with the side eventually getting wrapped up on 317.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">What an incredible sight in Kanpur - over 24,000 fans turning up for an India A vs Australia A one-day match. India A games rarely draw such crowds. A true testament to the growing love for the game and the incredible passion of the people of Kanpur. <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BCCI</a> <a href="https://t.co/ILspkOIp4k">pic.twitter.com/ILspkOIp4k</a>&mdash; Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShuklaRajiv/status/1974908741893149107?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/icc-womens-odi-world-cup-2025-india-hammer-pakistan-by-88-runs-updated-points-table-deepti-sharma-diana-baig-sidra-amin-kranti-gaud-1759682057261">ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025: India hammer Pakistan by 88 runs</a> &nbsp;In reply, the India A openers, Prabhsimran and Abhishek Sharma, stitched 83 runs for the first wicket before Todd Murphy removed Abhishek on 22. His fellow Asia Cup winner, Tilak Varma, departed soon after, only for Iyer to enter the scene and make this run chase about himself.&nbsp; &nbsp;Even though Prabhsimran got out shortly after completing his quickfire hundred, Iyer and Parag ensured India A sit comfortably in the run chase. While Parag scored at a better strike rate, Iyer’s composure helped build this stand. His dismissal, however, saw a few more wickets falling afterwards, but the hosts crossed the winning line with four overs and two wickets remaining.<h3>Iyer back in ODI fray</h3>Shreyas Iyer returned to the Indian Team for the first time since the 2025 Champions Trophy in February and March this year. Having finished the tournament as the second-highest run-getter, Iyer failed to find a place in India’s T20 squad for the 2025 Asia Cup. Although there was a social media backlash over his selection, the selectors compensated for his absence by announcing him as Shubman Gill’s deputy in the One-Dayers. &nbsp;Gill, on the other hand, has also replaced Rohit Sharma as the new ODI captain, leading a potent squad Down Under in three ODIs, starting October 19 in Perth.

Shreyas Iyer will be part of Team India's leadership group for the three-match ODI series against Australia.

Indian ODI team’s new vice-captain Shreyas Iyer readies for the forthcoming Australia One-Dayers with a match-winning 62 against Australia A in the third and final unofficial one-day game in Kanpur on Sunday (Oct 5). Chasing a mammoth 318, Iyer played a handy role in helping India A clinch a two-wicket victory and a clean sweep over the visitors. Alongside him, all-rounder Riyan Parag also scored as many runs, while the highlight of the evening was opener Prabhsimran Singh’s brilliant 102 off 68 balls. His blistering knock included seven maximums and eight fours. In a stadium filled with over 24,000 fans, Australia A captain Jack Edwards won the toss and elected to bat first. Following a shallow start, with four wickets falling inside eight overs, all-rounder Cooper Connolly saved AUS A’s grace with a fighting 64 off 49 balls, hitting four sixes and five fours. Although two more wickets inside the middle overs broke their momentum, a 152-run stand for the seventh wicket between Liam Scott and Edwards helped them reach the 300-mark, with the side eventually getting wrapped up on 317.

Shreyas Iyer will be part of Team India's leadership group for the three-match ODI series against Australia.

IND A vs AUS A, 3rd match: Shreyas Iyer readies for Australia ODIs with match-winning 62 in chase

KL Rahul marked his return to long-form cricket with an outstanding knock of 176*, guiding India A to a five-wicket win over Australia A in the second unofficial Test being played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow on Friday (September 26). His 210-ball innings, which included 16 boundaries and four sixes, led the team to successfully chase down 412—setting a new record for the highest successful chase by an 'A' team.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asia-cup-2025-super-four-who-will-win-between-india-vs-sri-lanka-match-prediction-and-five-key-players-to-watch-out-for-1758875954761">Asia Cup 2025, Super Four - Who will win between India vs Sri Lanka: Match prediction and five key players to watch out for</a>&nbsp;On Day 4, with India A needing 243 more runs for the win, Australia A struck early by dismissing nightwatchman Manav Suthar. Rahul, who had retired hurt the day before, resumed his innings with Sai Sudharsan, who soon reached his half-century. Rahul brought up his own century after lunch, continuing his dominance as Australia’s bowlers failed to make an impact. Sudharsan reached his own hundred but fell shortly after.&nbsp;&nbsp;Dhruv Jurel, with a quick-fire 56, supported Rahul in a 115-run stand that propelled India A closer to the win. Despite Jurel’s departure, Rahul remained steady at the crease, and along with Nitish Kumar Reddy’s quick boundaries, India A completed the chase with eight balls remaining, sealing a 1-0 series win. The first match ended in a draw. For Australia, Todd Murphy was the pick of the bowler as he picked 3/114, while Corey Rocchiccioli picked up two wickets.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asia-cup-2025-super-four-india-vs-sri-lanka-match-today-head-to-head-ground-stats-pitch-conditions-and-more-1758874165423">Asia Cup 2025 Super Four, India vs Sri Lanka match today: Head-to-head, ground stats, pitch conditions and more</a>&nbsp;Brief scores:Australia A: 420 &amp; 185 (Nathan McSweeny 85, Josh Philippe 50; Gurnoor Brar 3/42, Manav Suthar 3/50) lost to India A 194 &amp; 413/5 (Sai Sudharsan 100, KL Rahul 176; Todd Murphy 3/114, Corey Rocchiccioli 2/84) by five wickets.

KL Rahul's masterclass leads India A to historic chase win over Australia A; seal series

KL Rahul marked his return to long-form cricket with an outstanding knock of 176*, guiding India A to a five-wicket win over Australia A in the second unofficial Test being played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow on Friday (September 26). His 210-ball innings, which included 16 boundaries and four sixes, led the team to successfully chase down 412—setting a new record for the highest successful chase by an 'A' team. Also Read: Asia Cup 2025, Super Four - Who will win between India vs Sri Lanka: Match prediction and five key players to watch out for On Day 4, with India A needing 243 more runs for the win, Australia A struck early by dismissing nightwatchman Manav Suthar. Rahul, who had retired hurt the day before, resumed his innings with Sai Sudharsan, who soon reached his half-century. Rahul brought up his own century after lunch, continuing his dominance as Australia’s bowlers failed to make an impact. Sudharsan reached his own hundred but fell shortly after. Dhruv Jurel, with a quick-fire 56, supported Rahul in a 115-run stand that propelled India A closer to the win. Despite Jurel’s departure, Rahul remained steady at the crease, and along with Nitish Kumar Reddy’s quick boundaries, India A completed the chase with eight balls remaining, sealing a 1-0 series win. The first match ended in a draw. For Australia, Todd Murphy was the pick of the bowler as he picked 3/114, while Corey Rocchiccioli picked up two wickets. Also Read: Asia Cup 2025 Super Four, India vs Sri Lanka match today: Head-to-head, ground stats, pitch conditions and more Brief scores: Australia A: 420 & 185 (Nathan McSweeny 85, Josh Philippe 50; Gurnoor Brar 3/42, Manav Suthar 3/50) lost to India A 194 & 413/5 (Sai Sudharsan 100, KL Rahul 176; Todd Murphy 3/114, Corey Rocchiccioli 2/84) by five wickets.

KL Rahul's unbeaten 176 guides India A to a historic chase, securing a five-wicket win over Australia A in the second unofficial Test played at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium

Indian batters had yet another bad day at the office in the ongoing second unofficial Test match between India A and Australia A in Melbourne. At Stumps on Day 2, India A are 73/5 and lead by 11 runs with five wickets in hand in their second innings. With not too many runs on the board, the side will look to avoid the embarrassment of defeat which will be a major setback for the side before the Border-Gavaskar Trophy which starts in two weeks' time.

<h2>Indian batters disappoint again</h2>

Having bowled out Australia for 223 in their first innings, the Indian A side trailed by 62 runs and needed a good start to overcome the deposit. However, things did not start on a positive note as the Indian A side lost wickets at consistent intervals. Having been 11/4 in their first innings, the team had another horrible start as they were reduced to 56/5 in the second innings. KL Rahul (10), Abhimanyu Easwaran (17) and Sai Sudharsan (3) all flopped with the bat as Australian bowlers wreaked havoc at MCG.

Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad (11) and Devdutt Padikkal (1) also went down easily as India A were no competition to the opposition bowling attack. Devdutt Padikkal and Beau Webster bagged two wickets each while Corey Rocchiccioli scalped the precious wicket of Rahul.

At Stumps, Dhruv Jurel was batting on 19 while Nitish Reddy occupied the other end with 9 runs. With five wickets in hand and a mere lead of 11 runs, the Indian A side will need a miracle to save the contest before they enter the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

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The Indian team has been victorious in the last two visits to Australia and also won the Boxing Day Test in 2020. Rohit Sharma’s men will look to repeat the heroics as they look to regain momentum in the race for the World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord’s in June 2025.

<h2>Border-Gavaskar Trophy (India-Australia series) Schedule</h2>

1st Test: 22nd November to 26th November, Perth

2nd Test: 6th December to 10th December, Adelaide

3rd Test: 14th December to 18th December, Brisbane

4th Test: 26th December to 30th December, Melbourne

5th Test: 3rd January to 7th January, Sydney

Indian batters had yet another bad day at the office in the ongoing second unofficial Test match between India A and Australia A in Melbourne. At Stumps on Day 2, India A are 73/5 and lead by 11 runs with five wickets in hand in their second innings.

Indian batters had yet another bad day at the office in the ongoing second unofficial Test match between India A and Australia A in Melbourne. At Stumps on Day 2, India A are 73/5 and lead by 11 runs with five wickets in hand in their second innings. With not too many runs on the board, the side will look to avoid the embarrassment of defeat which will be a major setback for the side before the Border-Gavaskar Trophy which starts in two weeks' time. Indian batters disappoint again Having bowled out Australia for 223 in their first innings, the Indian A side trailed by 62 runs and needed a good start to overcome the deposit. However, things did not start on a positive note as the Indian A side lost wickets at consistent intervals. Having been 11/4 in their first innings, the team had another horrible start as they were reduced to 56/5 in the second innings. KL Rahul (10), Abhimanyu Easwaran (17) and Sai Sudharsan (3) all flopped with the bat as Australian bowlers wreaked havoc at MCG. Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad (11) and Devdutt Padikkal (1) also went down easily as India A were no competition to the opposition bowling attack. Devdutt Padikkal and Beau Webster bagged two wickets each while Corey Rocchiccioli scalped the precious wicket of Rahul. At Stumps, Dhruv Jurel was batting on 19 while Nitish Reddy occupied the other end with 9 runs. With five wickets in hand and a mere lead of 11 runs, the Indian A side will need a miracle to save the contest before they enter the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. ALSO READ | Champions Trophy: PCB submits proposed schedule to ICC; Lahore to stage India's group matches including final The Indian team has been victorious in the last two visits to Australia and also won the Boxing Day Test in 2020. Rohit Sharma’s men will look to repeat the heroics as they look to regain momentum in the race for the World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord’s in June 2025. Border-Gavaskar Trophy (India-Australia series) Schedule 1st Test: 22nd November to 26th November, Perth 2nd Test: 6th December to 10th December, Adelaide 3rd Test: 14th December to 18th December, Brisbane 4th Test: 26th December to 30th December, Melbourne 5th Test: 3rd January to 7th January, Sydney

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