Left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav has been released from India’s T20I squad in Australia and sent to join the India A team for their second red-ball match against South Africa A, the BCCI announced on Sunday (Nov 2). In a statement, the board said that this decision was taken to give Kuldeep Yadav an important match practice in red-ball cricket before the two-match Test series against South Africa, starting on Nov 14 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-vs-south-africa-women-s-world-cup-2025-final-live-score-updates-live-scorecard-1762085155133">India vs South Africa ICC Women's World Cup 2025 Final: Shafali's 87, Deepti's 58 help India set 299-run target for Proteas</a>&nbsp;“The Indian team management has requested to release Kuldeep Yadav from the ongoing T20I series in Australia to allow him to participate in the India A series against South Africa A at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru", said BCCI.&nbsp;“The decision has been taken to provide Kuldeep with red-ball game time in preparation for the upcoming IDFC First Bank two-match Test series against South Africa", the Board added.&nbsp;

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Kuldeep will now take part in the second four-day game against South Africa A, starting from Nov 6 at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/icc-womens-world-cup-final-smriti-mandhana-surpasses-mithali-rajs-record-for-most-runs-in-a-single-edition-1762087935293">ICC Women's World Cup Final: Smriti Mandhana surpasses Mithali Raj's record for most runs in a single edition</a><h2>India squad for 4th&nbsp;and 5th&nbsp;T20I</h2>Suryakumar Yadav (C), Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill (VC), Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Sanju Samson (WK), Rinku Singh and Washington Sundar<h2>India A squad for 2nd&nbsp;four-day game</h2>Rishabh Pant (C) (WK), KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Sai Sudharsan (VC), Devdutt Padikkal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Harsh Dubey, Tanush Kotian, Manav Suthar, Khaleel Ahmed, Gurnoor Brar, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep and Kuldeep Yadav

Kuldeep will now take part in the second four-day game against South Africa A, starting from Nov 6 at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. 

Left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav has been released from India’s T20I squad in Australia and sent to join the India A team for their second red-ball match against South Africa A, the BCCI announced on Sunday (Nov 2). In a statement, the board said that this decision was taken to give Kuldeep Yadav an important match practice in red-ball cricket before the two-match Test series against South Africa, starting on Nov 14 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Also Read - India vs South Africa ICC Women's World Cup 2025 Final: Shafali's 87, Deepti's 58 help India set 299-run target for Proteas “The Indian team management has requested to release Kuldeep Yadav from the ongoing T20I series in Australia to allow him to participate in the India A series against South Africa A at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru", said BCCI. “The decision has been taken to provide Kuldeep with red-ball game time in preparation for the upcoming IDFC First Bank two-match Test series against South Africa", the Board added.

Kuldeep will now take part in the second four-day game against South Africa A, starting from Nov 6 at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.&nbsp;

IND vs AUS, T20I series: Kuldeep Yadav released from India's squad. Deets inside

Suryakumar Yadav vows to treat the forthcoming five-match T20I series against Australia as an extension of their ongoing process of preparing the best side for the home World Cup next year. Speaking to the media ahead of the first game in Canberra on Wednesday (Oct 29), the Indian T20I skipper SKY said the team is wary of the playing conditions; instead of taking it as a separate overseas challenge, they will use this as a chance to formalise the combination.&nbsp;“There is not much change in combination. Last time when we went to South Africa, there also we played with one fast bowler, one all-rounder and three spinners. So, conditions are similar — bouncy tracks,” Suryakumar said.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/former-referee-chris-broad-alleges-icc-of-blatant-leniency-towards-india-accuses-bcci-president-sourav-ganguly-1761630656241">Former referee Chris Broad alleges ICC of ‘blatant leniency’ towards India, accuses Ganguly of…</a> &nbsp;Earlier, the SKY-led Indian Team won this edition’s Asia Cup (played in the T20 format) in Dubai, beating Pakistan in the final. With the star-studded side looking dominant in this format, Suryakumar vowed to let his team play this way only, even in Down Under. &nbsp;“Our preparation (for T20 World Cup 2026) obviously started with the Asia Cup. Because since then, we started playing T20s. And it will continue like this,” he said. “We are not looking like we have come to a foreign country to play. So, we will see this series in a different way. We will look at it in the same way. It’s a build-up to the World Cup,” he added. &nbsp;Meanwhile, all T20Is will take place on the east coast, with Manuka Oval hosting the opener. The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) will stage the second game two days later, before the action moves to Hobart (3rd T20I) and Gold Coast (4th T20I) for the next two games. The Gabba in Brisbane will host the final T20I on Saturday (Nov 8).&nbsp;<h3>India’s T20I squad for Australia series –</h3>Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill (vice-captain), Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Sanju Samson, Rinku Singh and Washington Sundar

With the star-studded side looking dominant in this format, Suryakumar vowed to let his team play this way only, even in Down Under.

Suryakumar Yadav vows to treat the forthcoming five-match T20I series against Australia as an extension of their ongoing process of preparing the best side for the home World Cup next year. Speaking to the media ahead of the first game in Canberra on Wednesday (Oct 29), the Indian T20I skipper SKY said the team is wary of the playing conditions; instead of taking it as a separate overseas challenge, they will use this as a chance to formalise the combination. “There is not much change in combination. Last time when we went to South Africa, there also we played with one fast bowler, one all-rounder and three spinners. So, conditions are similar — bouncy tracks,” Suryakumar said. Also read | Former referee Chris Broad alleges ICC of ‘blatant leniency’ towards India, accuses Ganguly of… Earlier, the SKY-led Indian Team won this edition’s Asia Cup (played in the T20 format) in Dubai, beating Pakistan in the final. With the star-studded side looking dominant in this format, Suryakumar vowed to let his team play this way only, even in Down Under. “Our preparation (for T20 World Cup 2026) obviously started with the Asia Cup. Because since then, we started playing T20s. And it will continue like this,” he said. “We are not looking like we have come to a foreign country to play. So, we will see this series in a different way. We will look at it in the same way. It’s a build-up to the World Cup,” he added. Meanwhile, all T20Is will take place on the east coast, with Manuka Oval hosting the opener. The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) will stage the second game two days later, before the action moves to Hobart (3rd T20I) and Gold Coast (4th T20I) for the next two games. The Gabba in Brisbane will host the final T20I on Saturday (Nov 8). India’s T20I squad for Australia series – Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill (vice-captain), Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Sanju Samson, Rinku Singh and Washington Sundar

With the star-studded side looking dominant in this format, Suryakumar vowed to let his team play this way only, even in Down Under.

Suryakumar plays down ‘foreign conditions’ threat ahead of Australia T20Is; vows to treat it as…

Cricket Australia has added leg spinner, Tanveer Sangha, to Australia’s T20I squad for the upcoming five-match series against India starting Wednesday (Oct 29) in Canberra. In the absence of premier spinner Adam Zampa, who will miss the start of the series to be with his pregnant wife, Sangha shall be considered for selection. As Zampa’s wife, Harriet, is expecting her second child, Australia’s T20I highest wicket-taker will miss the beginning of this marquee series. Zampa also missed the first ODI in Perth due to travel distances involved before playing the second game in Adelaide, where he won the Player of the Match award.&nbsp;Sangha, 23, who represents Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League, has seven appearances for Australia but hasn’t featured since late 2023. On his debut against the Proteas, the right-arm leggie picked up four for 31. Recently, he picked up seven wickets in the three One-Day matches for Australia A against India A, and currently leads the wickets tally in the One-Day Cup with 10 scalps in four games for New South Wales.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pat-cummins-ruled-out-of-ashes-opener-in-perth-hopeful-for-gabba-test-cricket-australia-1761537636692">Pat Cummins ruled out of Ashes opener; 'hopeful' for Gabba Test: Cricket Australia</a> &nbsp;Should the conditions assist on the east coast, Sangha shall play alongside the left-arm orthodox Matthew Kuhnemann in the T20I series. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Australia will shuffle plenty of players for the five-match series for various reasons. While now recovered veteran all-rounder Glenn Maxwell and seamer Ben Dwarshuis return to the T20I side for the latter stage, fellow quicks Josh Hazlewood and Sean Abbott will both miss the back-end of the T20I series to honour Sheffield Shield commitments. &nbsp;Hazlewood, who dazzled in the Adelaide ODI for bowling perhaps the best non-wicket-taking spell in recent One-Day history, shall play just the first two matches and Abbot, who continues to recover from the split webbing in his hand, will leave Australia’s squad after the third T20I. &nbsp;On the other hand, Mahli Beardman, the uncapped rookie seamer, is a surprise call to the side for the final three games, as the hosts work on finding the best squad ahead of next year’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.<h3>Australia T20I squad vs India -</h3>Mitchell Marsh (captain), Sean Abbott (first three matches only), Xavier Bartlett, Mahli Beardman (last three games only), Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis (final two matches only), Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood (first two matches only), Glenn Maxwell (last three ties only), Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitchell Owen, Josh Philippe (wk), Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa

Zampa, who played the Adelaide ODI, picking up four wickets, shall miss the start of the T20I series to be with his pregnant wife.

Cricket Australia has added leg spinner, Tanveer Sangha, to Australia’s T20I squad for the upcoming five-match series against India starting Wednesday (Oct 29) in Canberra. In the absence of premier spinner Adam Zampa, who will miss the start of the series to be with his pregnant wife, Sangha shall be considered for selection. As Zampa’s wife, Harriet, is expecting her second child, Australia’s T20I highest wicket-taker will miss the beginning of this marquee series. Zampa also missed the first ODI in Perth due to travel distances involved before playing the second game in Adelaide, where he won the Player of the Match award. Sangha, 23, who represents Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League, has seven appearances for Australia but hasn’t featured since late 2023. On his debut against the Proteas, the right-arm leggie picked up four for 31. Recently, he picked up seven wickets in the three One-Day matches for Australia A against India A, and currently leads the wickets tally in the One-Day Cup with 10 scalps in four games for New South Wales. Also read | Pat Cummins ruled out of Ashes opener; 'hopeful' for Gabba Test: Cricket Australia Should the conditions assist on the east coast, Sangha shall play alongside the left-arm orthodox Matthew Kuhnemann in the T20I series. Meanwhile, Australia will shuffle plenty of players for the five-match series for various reasons. While now recovered veteran all-rounder Glenn Maxwell and seamer Ben Dwarshuis return to the T20I side for the latter stage, fellow quicks Josh Hazlewood and Sean Abbott will both miss the back-end of the T20I series to honour Sheffield Shield commitments. Hazlewood, who dazzled in the Adelaide ODI for bowling perhaps the best non-wicket-taking spell in recent One-Day history, shall play just the first two matches and Abbot, who continues to recover from the split webbing in his hand, will leave Australia’s squad after the third T20I. On the other hand, Mahli Beardman, the uncapped rookie seamer, is a surprise call to the side for the final three games, as the hosts work on finding the best squad ahead of next year’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. Australia T20I squad vs India - Mitchell Marsh (captain), Sean Abbott (first three matches only), Xavier Bartlett, Mahli Beardman (last three games only), Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis (final two matches only), Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood (first two matches only), Glenn Maxwell (last three ties only), Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitchell Owen, Josh Philippe (wk), Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa

Zampa, who played the Adelaide ODI, picking up four wickets, shall miss the start of the T20I series to be with his pregnant wife.

Australia add Tanveer Sangha to T20I squad for India series as Zampa's cover

Australia announced major changes to their T20I squad on Friday (Oct 24) for the upcoming five-match series against Suryakumar Yadav-led India, to be played from Oct 29 to Nov 8. Star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is set to return after recovering from a wrist fracture, while young pacer Mahli Beardman has earned a surprise call-up for the series. The series will take place after the ongoing ODI matches and both Maxwell and Beardman will be available for the last three T20Is.&nbsp;&nbsp;Glenn Maxwell injured his wrist while bowling in the nets before Australia’s T20I series in New Zealand in September this year. While, Beardman’s selection comes after his impressive bowling performances in domestic cricket. The 20-year-old was a key member of Australia’s U19 World Cup-winning team in 2024, taking three wickets in the final.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-missed-out-says-india-skipper-gill-on-rohit-s-fifty-in-second-odi-vs-australia-1761241907655">'Missed out...,' says Gill on Rohit's fifty in second ODI vs Australia</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, fast bowlers Josh Hazlewood and Sean Abbott will not play the full series against the Men in Blue. Hazlewood will leave after the first two matches, while Abbott will exit the squad following three matches. Both the pacers are expected to start the preparations for the upcoming Ashes series against England starting from Nov 21.&nbsp;&nbsp;In other updates, Jack Edwards and Matt Kuhnemann have been added to the squad for the third and the final ODI against India, while Marnus Labuschagne has been released to play in the Sheffield Shield. Wicketkeeper Josh Philippe has been included for all the five T20Is, and Ben Dwarshuis will join for the last three games.&nbsp;&nbsp;Australia currently lead the three-match ODI series 2-0, with the final match set for Saturday (Oct 25) in Sydney. &nbsp;&nbsp;Also Check - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-indian-bowlers-with-most-wickets-against-australia-in-t20is-jasprit-bumrah-axar-patel-ravichandran-ashwin-bhuvneshwar-kumar-ravi-bishnoi-1759750235765">From Jasprit Bumrah to Axar Patel, 5 Indian bowlers with most wickets against Australia in T20Is</a><h2>Australia’s T20I Squad vs India</h2>Mitchell Marsh (captain), Glenn Maxwell (last three matches), Josh Hazlewood (first two matches), Sean Abbott (first three matches), Xavier Bartlett, Mahli Beardman (last three matches), Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis (last two matches), Nathan Ellis, Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitchell Owen, Josh Philippe (wk), Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa

Australia currently lead the three-match ODI series against India 2-0, with the final match set for Saturday (Oct 25) in Sydney

Australia announced major changes to their T20I squad on Friday (Oct 24) for the upcoming five-match series against Suryakumar Yadav-led India, to be played from Oct 29 to Nov 8. Star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is set to return after recovering from a wrist fracture, while young pacer Mahli Beardman has earned a surprise call-up for the series. The series will take place after the ongoing ODI matches and both Maxwell and Beardman will be available for the last three T20Is. Glenn Maxwell injured his wrist while bowling in the nets before Australia’s T20I series in New Zealand in September this year. While, Beardman’s selection comes after his impressive bowling performances in domestic cricket. The 20-year-old was a key member of Australia’s U19 World Cup-winning team in 2024, taking three wickets in the final. Also Read - 'Missed out...,' says Gill on Rohit's fifty in second ODI vs Australia Meanwhile, fast bowlers Josh Hazlewood and Sean Abbott will not play the full series against the Men in Blue. Hazlewood will leave after the first two matches, while Abbott will exit the squad following three matches. Both the pacers are expected to start the preparations for the upcoming Ashes series against England starting from Nov 21. In other updates, Jack Edwards and Matt Kuhnemann have been added to the squad for the third and the final ODI against India, while Marnus Labuschagne has been released to play in the Sheffield Shield. Wicketkeeper Josh Philippe has been included for all the five T20Is, and Ben Dwarshuis will join for the last three games. Australia currently lead the three-match ODI series 2-0, with the final match set for Saturday (Oct 25) in Sydney. Also Check - From Jasprit Bumrah to Axar Patel, 5 Indian bowlers with most wickets against Australia in T20Is Australia’s T20I Squad vs India Mitchell Marsh (captain), Glenn Maxwell (last three matches), Josh Hazlewood (first two matches), Sean Abbott (first three matches), Xavier Bartlett, Mahli Beardman (last three matches), Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis (last two matches), Nathan Ellis, Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitchell Owen, Josh Philippe (wk), Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa

Australia currently lead the three-match ODI series against India 2-0, with the final match set for Saturday (Oct 25) in Sydney

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India’s star batter Ruturaj Gaikwad has hailed the impact of former captain MS Dhoni in understanding the T20I format after showcasing another impactful innings on Friday (Dec 1) against Australia. Gaikwad has been in great form in the five-match T20I series that has seen him score 213 runs while also scoring a hundred in Guwahati in the third T20I. However, he has credited Dhoni for the temperament he has in the format having spent time together at the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

<h2>Gaikwad credits Dhoni</h2>

"No, definitely. I would say I learned being in CSK because, you know, Mahi bhai is always keen on reading situations, you know, understanding the game, how the game will progress. And he more or less sends a message where you have to look for a team score."

"You know what the team requires at that certain stage, irrespective of where you are batting, Either you are batting on 15 or not out or you just started, what the team requires just in particular that over. So I think that has stayed with me. And I'm trying to continue that," said Ruturaj.

The duo of Gaikwad and Dhoni will be reunited&nbsp;in the 2024 IPL season when they don the CSK colours. Dhoni was on the retention list of CSK after the recently concluded IPL trade window while Gaikwad has been an integral part of both India’s T20I squad and the five-time champions. In September he led India to the Asian Games gold medal in Hangzhou but was unfortunate to have missed out on a berth in the ODI World Cup.

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Courtesy of his great form, Rurutaj has been included in the Test format for the South Africa tour which starts in the second week of December. He is already part of the ODI and T20I setup as India look to build for the future. He is one of the first names in the T20I side as they build for the 2024 T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies.

Having won the five-match T20I series 3-1 before the last game in Bengaluru, India and Gaikwad will look to finish on a strong note. The two nations meet again on Sunday (Dec 3) with the match starting at 7:00 pm at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.

India’s star batter Ruturaj Gaikwad has hailed the impact of former captain MS Dhoni in understanding the T20I format after showcasing another impactful innings on Friday (Dec 1) against Australia.

India’s star batter Ruturaj Gaikwad has hailed the impact of former captain MS Dhoni in understanding the T20I format after showcasing another impactful innings on Friday (Dec 1) against Australia. Gaikwad has been in great form in the five-match T20I series that has seen him score 213 runs while also scoring a hundred in Guwahati in the third T20I. However, he has credited Dhoni for the temperament he has in the format having spent time together at the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Gaikwad credits Dhoni "No, definitely. I would say I learned being in CSK because, you know, Mahi bhai is always keen on reading situations, you know, understanding the game, how the game will progress. And he more or less sends a message where you have to look for a team score." "You know what the team requires at that certain stage, irrespective of where you are batting, Either you are batting on 15 or not out or you just started, what the team requires just in particular that over. So I think that has stayed with me. And I'm trying to continue that," said Ruturaj. The duo of Gaikwad and Dhoni will be reunited in the 2024 IPL season when they don the CSK colours. Dhoni was on the retention list of CSK after the recently concluded IPL trade window while Gaikwad has been an integral part of both India’s T20I squad and the five-time champions. In September he led India to the Asian Games gold medal in Hangzhou but was unfortunate to have missed out on a berth in the ODI World Cup. ALSO READ | 'It's insane': Ramiz Raja slams PCB for 'tainted' Salman Butt's appointment Courtesy of his great form, Rurutaj has been included in the Test format for the South Africa tour which starts in the second week of December. He is already part of the ODI and T20I setup as India look to build for the future. He is one of the first names in the T20I side as they build for the 2024 T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies. Having won the five-match T20I series 3-1 before the last game in Bengaluru, India and Gaikwad will look to finish on a strong note. The two nations meet again on Sunday (Dec 3) with the match starting at 7:00 pm at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.

IND vs AUS T20I Series: Ruturaj Gaikwad hails MS Dhoni's impact in understanding T20 format

Team India exacted a small revenge on the Australia team on Thursday (Nov 23) as they got the better of them in the curtain-raiser of the T20I series in Visakhapatnam. Yet to heal from the ODI World Cup final defeat, India beat Australia by two wickets in a thrilling match as Suryakumar Yadav (80) and Rinku Singh (unbeaten 22) laid the foundation for the win. However, in an interesting decision by the officials, Rinku Singh’s six of the last ball did not count as India won with a ball to spare.

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<h2>Why did the six not count?</h2>

Needing one run of the final ball, bowler Sean Abbott bowled a no-ball that was dispatched by Rinku for the winning six. However, according to International Cricket Council (ICC) laws, the match gets over once the target is reached. Since Abbott’s no-ball turned out to be the winning moment of the match, with the ball yet to touch Rinku’s bat, the latter phase of play was considered irrelevant and the six did not count.

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<h2>What happened in the final over?</h2>

Needing seven runs to win in the final over with five wickets in hand, India were in the box seat to win the match. With a four on the first delivery off&nbsp;Rinku's bat, the equation was in India’s favour and they&nbsp;needed three runs in five balls. However, he then rotated the strike with a single run to Axar Patel, but things went against India. This turned out to be a big moment as India lost&nbsp;three consecutive wickets (no hat-trick as there were two runouts).

Both Ravi Bishnoi and Arshdeep Singh were run out but handed a strike to Rinku for the final ball. However, the final ball scenario handed India a win by a narrow two wickets despite entering the ultimate over with five wickets in hand.

India successfully chased down the 209-run target which was set by the Aussies after Josh Inglis’ 47-ball ton fuelled their proceedings. India now have a 1-0 lead in the five-match series with the next match taking place in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday (Nov 26).

Team India exacted a small revenge on the Australia team on Thursday (Nov 23) as they got the better of them in the curtain-raiser of the T20I series in Visakhapatnam.

Team India exacted a small revenge on the Australia team on Thursday (Nov 23) as they got the better of them in the curtain-raiser of the T20I series in Visakhapatnam. Yet to heal from the ODI World Cup final defeat, India beat Australia by two wickets in a thrilling match as Suryakumar Yadav (80) and Rinku Singh (unbeaten 22) laid the foundation for the win. However, in an interesting decision by the officials, Rinku Singh’s six of the last ball did not count as India won with a ball to spare. A record-breaking chase 🇮🇳🔥 Details ➡️ https://t.co/3a6gm41TyN pic.twitter.com/kTsGF3i1oc — ICC (@ICC) November 24, 2023 × Why did the six not count? Needing one run of the final ball, bowler Sean Abbott bowled a no-ball that was dispatched by Rinku for the winning six. However, according to International Cricket Council (ICC) laws, the match gets over once the target is reached. Since Abbott’s no-ball turned out to be the winning moment of the match, with the ball yet to touch Rinku’s bat, the latter phase of play was considered irrelevant and the six did not count. ALSO READ | RECORD-BREAKING 300 million fans watched India vs Australia ODI World Cup final on TV, says Jay Shah What happened in the final over? Needing seven runs to win in the final over with five wickets in hand, India were in the box seat to win the match. With a four on the first delivery off Rinku's bat, the equation was in India’s favour and they needed three runs in five balls. However, he then rotated the strike with a single run to Axar Patel, but things went against India. This turned out to be a big moment as India lost three consecutive wickets (no hat-trick as there were two runouts). Both Ravi Bishnoi and Arshdeep Singh were run out but handed a strike to Rinku for the final ball. However, the final ball scenario handed India a win by a narrow two wickets despite entering the ultimate over with five wickets in hand. India successfully chased down the 209-run target which was set by the Aussies after Josh Inglis’ 47-ball ton fuelled their proceedings. India now have a 1-0 lead in the five-match series with the next match taking place in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday (Nov 26).

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Team India’s new T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav is set to make his debut on Thursday (Nov 23) as the hosts look to put behind their disappointing ODI World Cup final loss against Australia. A young Indian side led by Suryakumar is aiming to play free-flowing cricket despite the team’s recent hangover against the Aussies. Australia beat India by six wickets in the ODI World Cup final to clinch their sixth title.

<h2>Surya ready for fearless cricket</h2>

“Keeping the T20 World Cup in mind, the games which we are going to play until then are very important. My message to them is very clear, and do whatever it takes to help the team and they have been doing that in the IPL, they have played a lot of domestic cricket as well recently,” Suryakumar said in the pre-match press conference.

“So, they are in good form, which I heard from our support staff. I have told them only one thing: ‘Just enjoy your time in the middle, do the same thing, and don’t do anything differently’. At the end of the day, it’s just a game of cricket,” he added.

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<h2>Can India fire under Suryakumar?</h2>

India have opted to field a younger squad for the five-match T20I series which will see them take on the Aussies in Visakhapatnam in the curtain-raiser. The likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and KL Rahul have been rested for the series after being stretched for the tournament. Young guns like Rinku Singh, Tilak Varma, and Prasidh Krishna have been included in the squad with Shreyas Iyer joining for the last two matches where he will also serve as the vice-captain.

However, among notable absentees, Yuzvendra Chahal and Sanju Samson have been dropped and are not part of the contingent. Samson was in the Indian squad for the West Indies and Ireland tour before the Asian Cup, but has now dropped down in the pecking order. Chahal will also be disappointed after having been overlooked for the World Cup while he was not called as a replacement for Axar Patel when he opted out.

Team India’s new T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav is set to make his debut on Thursday (Nov 23) as the hosts look to put behind their disappointing ODI World Cup final loss against Australia.

Team India’s new T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav is set to make his debut on Thursday (Nov 23) as the hosts look to put behind their disappointing ODI World Cup final loss against Australia. A young Indian side led by Suryakumar is aiming to play free-flowing cricket despite the team’s recent hangover against the Aussies. Australia beat India by six wickets in the ODI World Cup final to clinch their sixth title. Surya ready for fearless cricket “Keeping the T20 World Cup in mind, the games which we are going to play until then are very important. My message to them is very clear, and do whatever it takes to help the team and they have been doing that in the IPL, they have played a lot of domestic cricket as well recently,” Suryakumar said in the pre-match press conference. “So, they are in good form, which I heard from our support staff. I have told them only one thing: ‘Just enjoy your time in the middle, do the same thing, and don’t do anything differently’. At the end of the day, it’s just a game of cricket,” he added. ALSO READ | Gautam Gambhir feels India's timid batting in middle-overs cost them in CWC 2023 final vs Australia Can India fire under Suryakumar? India have opted to field a younger squad for the five-match T20I series which will see them take on the Aussies in Visakhapatnam in the curtain-raiser. The likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and KL Rahul have been rested for the series after being stretched for the tournament. Young guns like Rinku Singh, Tilak Varma, and Prasidh Krishna have been included in the squad with Shreyas Iyer joining for the last two matches where he will also serve as the vice-captain. However, among notable absentees, Yuzvendra Chahal and Sanju Samson have been dropped and are not part of the contingent. Samson was in the Indian squad for the West Indies and Ireland tour before the Asian Cup, but has now dropped down in the pecking order. Chahal will also be disappointed after having been overlooked for the World Cup while he was not called as a replacement for Axar Patel when he opted out.

IND vs AUS 1st T20I: Suryakumar Yadav vows to play fearless cricket as both teams get ready for opener

Suryakumar Yadav will officially lead Team India in the upcoming T20I series against Australia as the Men in Blue look to put the World Cup disappointment aside. India will play Australia in a five-match T20I series which kickstarts on Thursday (Nov 23) with second-string players set to take guard. The 15-member squad sees the return of Arshdeep Singh while Axar Patel also makes his comeback into the squad having missed out on the ODI World Cup with an injury, while there was no place for Yuzvendra Chahal.

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<h2>India announce squad for Australia series</h2>

While speculations were firm on Surya’s&nbsp;captaincy role, it was made official on Monday (Nov 20) evening, 24 hours after India’s defeat to Australia in the World Cup final. This will be the first time he leads the Indian side with senior players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Jasprit Bumrah being rested after a long World Cup campaign.

The squad comes with no big surprises but Chahal’s exclusion could be the end of his spell with the national side as the selectors showed no faith in him. Chahal was dropped for the ODI World Cup in India while he was not considered when Axar Patel was injured with Ravichandran Ashwin getting the nod.

Meanwhile, young players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rinku Singh who were not considered for the World Cup are given the opportunity to shine. Both of them were included in the Asian Games squad that won the gold medal in Hangzhou. Captain of that side Rurutaj Gaikwad will also take guard&nbsp;in the series as deputy to Suryakumar Yadav.

Arshdeep Singh who shined for India in the T20 World Cup is also in the mix while Tilak Varma continues to lead the baton for upcoming stars. He had an outside chance of making the Indian World Cup squad but missed out after competition for places.

India’s squad: Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad (vice-captain), Ishan Kishan, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Shivam Dubey, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar, Shreyas Iyer (to join the side for the last two T20Is).

Suryakumar Yadav will officially lead Team India in the upcoming T20I series against Australia as the Men in Blue look to put the World Cup disappointment aside.

Suryakumar Yadav will officially lead Team India in the upcoming T20I series against Australia as the Men in Blue look to put the World Cup disappointment aside. India will play Australia in a five-match T20I series which kickstarts on Thursday (Nov 23) with second-string players set to take guard. The 15-member squad sees the return of Arshdeep Singh while Axar Patel also makes his comeback into the squad having missed out on the ODI World Cup with an injury, while there was no place for Yuzvendra Chahal. 🚨 NEWS 🚨#TeamIndia’s squad for @IDFCFIRSTBank T20I series against Australia announced. Details 🔽 #INDvAUShttps://t.co/2gHMGJvBby — BCCI (@BCCI) November 20, 2023 × India announce squad for Australia series While speculations were firm on Surya’s captaincy role, it was made official on Monday (Nov 20) evening, 24 hours after India’s defeat to Australia in the World Cup final. This will be the first time he leads the Indian side with senior players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Jasprit Bumrah being rested after a long World Cup campaign. The squad comes with no big surprises but Chahal’s exclusion could be the end of his spell with the national side as the selectors showed no faith in him. Chahal was dropped for the ODI World Cup in India while he was not considered when Axar Patel was injured with Ravichandran Ashwin getting the nod. Meanwhile, young players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rinku Singh who were not considered for the World Cup are given the opportunity to shine. Both of them were included in the Asian Games squad that won the gold medal in Hangzhou. Captain of that side Rurutaj Gaikwad will also take guard in the series as deputy to Suryakumar Yadav. Arshdeep Singh who shined for India in the T20 World Cup is also in the mix while Tilak Varma continues to lead the baton for upcoming stars. He had an outside chance of making the Indian World Cup squad but missed out after competition for places. India’s squad: Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad (vice-captain), Ishan Kishan, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Shivam Dubey, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar, Shreyas Iyer (to join the side for the last two T20Is).

IND vs AUS T20I Series: Suryakumar Yadav to lead Team India against Australia; Axar Patel, Arshdeep return

Suryakumar Yadav is all set to lead India in the upcoming T20I series against Australia as the Men in Blue look to put behind the disappointment of losing the ODI World Cup final on Sunday (Nov 19). India who are expected to be without top stars for the series will have to deal with the injury of Hardik Pandya, who was the designated captain of the side. However, his unavailability will now see his former Mumbai Indian teammate Suryakumar wear the captain’s armband against the Aussies in the T20I series.

<h2>Suryakumar Yadav to lead</h2>

According to the reliable cricketing site Cricbuzz, Suryakumar Yadav was the obvious choice as India won’t field any top-ranked senior players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, or Jasprit Bumrah in the series. Both Virat and Rohit have not played in the T20I format since India lost to England in the T20 World Cup semifinal last November. Bumrah who has led India in Tests and T20Is in the past was also amongst the ranks to take the role, but it is understood he will also be rested for the T20I series.

The five-match T20I series will start on Thursday (Nov 23) with the hosts taking on Australia in Visakhapatnam before staying in South India for the second T20I. The teams will also travel to Guwahati, Nagpur, and Hyderabad for the rest of the series with the final set to take place on Sunday (Dec 3). It is expected that India will field a young side consisting of Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan. Prasidh Krishna, unused during the World Cup is also expected to be in the side.

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India had earlier beaten Australia 2-1 in the three-match ODI series before the World Cup and will now look to exact revenge on the opposition. Players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rinku Singh are also expected to make the cut for the T20I series while Rituraj Gaikwad and Shardul Thakur will also don the Indian colours. Tilak Varma will be another player who look to get on the team bus having impressed in the build-up to the World Cup, but was unfortunate to not make the cut.

Suryakumar Yadav is all set to lead India in the upcoming T20I series against Australia as the Men in Blue look to put behind the disappointment of losing the ODI World Cup final on Sunday (Nov 19).

Suryakumar Yadav is all set to lead India in the upcoming T20I series against Australia as the Men in Blue look to put behind the disappointment of losing the ODI World Cup final on Sunday (Nov 19). India who are expected to be without top stars for the series will have to deal with the injury of Hardik Pandya, who was the designated captain of the side. However, his unavailability will now see his former Mumbai Indian teammate Suryakumar wear the captain’s armband against the Aussies in the T20I series. Suryakumar Yadav to lead According to the reliable cricketing site Cricbuzz, Suryakumar Yadav was the obvious choice as India won’t field any top-ranked senior players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, or Jasprit Bumrah in the series. Both Virat and Rohit have not played in the T20I format since India lost to England in the T20 World Cup semifinal last November. Bumrah who has led India in Tests and T20Is in the past was also amongst the ranks to take the role, but it is understood he will also be rested for the T20I series. The five-match T20I series will start on Thursday (Nov 23) with the hosts taking on Australia in Visakhapatnam before staying in South India for the second T20I. The teams will also travel to Guwahati, Nagpur, and Hyderabad for the rest of the series with the final set to take place on Sunday (Dec 3). It is expected that India will field a young side consisting of Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan. Prasidh Krishna, unused during the World Cup is also expected to be in the side. ALSO READ | World Cup Final: Sachin Tendulkar comes to India's aid, consoles emotional Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli India had earlier beaten Australia 2-1 in the three-match ODI series before the World Cup and will now look to exact revenge on the opposition. Players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rinku Singh are also expected to make the cut for the T20I series while Rituraj Gaikwad and Shardul Thakur will also don the Indian colours. Tilak Varma will be another player who look to get on the team bus having impressed in the build-up to the World Cup, but was unfortunate to not make the cut.

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