India defeated Australia by six wickets in match 5 of the CWC 2023 edition on Sunday (October 8) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. This was the opening game for both sides&nbsp;in the marquee event, which kicked off on October 5 in Ahmedabad. Winning the toss, Pat Cummins-led Australia opted to bat and were well-placed at 110 for 2 before being reduced to 119 for 5 to be eventually bundled out for 199 in 49.3 overs. Ravindra Jadeja (3 for 28), Kuldeep Yadav (2 for 42) and Jasprit Bumrah (2 for 35) led the charge with the ball before Virat Kohli (85) and KL Rahul (97 not out) constructed a partnership to take India home.

Kohli and Rahul joined forces with India struggling at 2 for 3 before the duo added an impressive 165-run fourth-wicket stand to take India out of troubled waters and steer them to an easy win, with 52 balls remaining. After the clash, Rawalpindi Express Shoaib Akhtar lauded Rahul for his chanceless knock and hailed his fitness for keeping wickets and swift running between the wickets along with Kohli.&nbsp;

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Akhtar said, "The way KL Rahul asserted his authority, he looks to be in a different league. Virat Kohli played a great innings but he could not play a chanceless innings. When KL Rahul was batting, he did not give any chance throughout his innings."

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<h2>'People laud Virat Kohli for his fitness and his running between the wickets, but KL Rahul...'</h2>

Akhtar further opined, "Rahul hit shots when it was needed, and soaked in pressure with the situation of the game was tough. Virat Kohli's dropped catch was the turning point yes, but KL Rahul giving stability was crucial. You play him at any number - in the middle order, and opening, he does well. Don't forget that he kept wickets as well just before this for 50 overs."

He added, "People laud Virat Kohli for his fitness and his running between the wickets, but KL Rahul is running with him too and also after keeping wickets and that needs to be talked about. KL Rahul is a complete player and needs to be backed throughout."

Rahul missed out on a hundred by finishing the match with a sublime six, off Cummins, when he was on 91. Nonetheless, his form bodes well for India who will now take on Afghanistan on Wednesday (October 11) in New Delhi.

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India defeated Australia by six wickets in match 5 of the CWC 2023 edition on Sunday (October 8) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. This was the opening game for both sides in the marquee event, which kicked off on October 5 in Ahmedabad.

India defeated Australia by six wickets in match 5 of the CWC 2023 edition on Sunday (October 8) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. This was the opening game for both sides in the marquee event, which kicked off on October 5 in Ahmedabad. Winning the toss, Pat Cummins-led Australia opted to bat and were well-placed at 110 for 2 before being reduced to 119 for 5 to be eventually bundled out for 199 in 49.3 overs. Ravindra Jadeja (3 for 28), Kuldeep Yadav (2 for 42) and Jasprit Bumrah (2 for 35) led the charge with the ball before Virat Kohli (85) and KL Rahul (97 not out) constructed a partnership to take India home. Kohli and Rahul joined forces with India struggling at 2 for 3 before the duo added an impressive 165-run fourth-wicket stand to take India out of troubled waters and steer them to an easy win, with 52 balls remaining. After the clash, Rawalpindi Express Shoaib Akhtar lauded Rahul for his chanceless knock and hailed his fitness for keeping wickets and swift running between the wickets along with Kohli. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Akhtar said, "The way KL Rahul asserted his authority, he looks to be in a different league. Virat Kohli played a great innings but he could not play a chanceless innings. When KL Rahul was batting, he did not give any chance throughout his innings." Also read: ODI World Cup 2023: Watch KL Rahul hits a shot TOO WELL for a six vs Australia and misses out on scoring 100 'People laud Virat Kohli for his fitness and his running between the wickets, but KL Rahul...' Akhtar further opined, "Rahul hit shots when it was needed, and soaked in pressure with the situation of the game was tough. Virat Kohli's dropped catch was the turning point yes, but KL Rahul giving stability was crucial. You play him at any number - in the middle order, and opening, he does well. Don't forget that he kept wickets as well just before this for 50 overs." He added, "People laud Virat Kohli for his fitness and his running between the wickets, but KL Rahul is running with him too and also after keeping wickets and that needs to be talked about. KL Rahul is a complete player and needs to be backed throughout." Rahul missed out on a hundred by finishing the match with a sublime six, off Cummins, when he was on 91. Nonetheless, his form bodes well for India who will now take on Afghanistan on Wednesday (October 11) in New Delhi. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

CWC '23: 'He looks to be in different league' - Akhtar lauds Rahul for classy 97* in India's win vs Australia

It was Déjà vu for Team India in the ODI World Cup as they suffered an embarrassing start to their innings against Australia on Sunday (Oct 8). The contest at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai brought back memories of the 2019 World Cup semifinal for India where they were reduced to 5/3 against New Zealand, while this time it went bad to worse for them with 2/3 against a lethal Australian pace attack of Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood.

<h2>Déjà vu for India</h2>

Asked to chase 200 in their 50 overs, the Indian team had the worst possible start to their innings as they lost Ishan Kishan on the fourth ball of the innings. Things got even worse for the Men in Blue after skipper Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer were also dismissed in a flash, reducing the hosts to 2/3 in a chaotic start. Interestingly, Ishan, Shreyas, and Rohit all&nbsp;were dismissed for duck.

Hazlewood and Starc were the chief architects of India’s destruction with KL Rahul and Virat Kohli then taking the proceedings to help India get back in the contest.

<h2>What happened in Australia’s innings?</h2>

Spinners headlined India’s ODI World Cup opener against Australia on Sunday (Oct 8) the Men in Blue restricted Australia to 199 runs in their innings. India, playing with three spinners in their first match of the World Cup, saw the decision justified as the trio of Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, and Kuldeep Yadav scalped wickets in tandem. India now need to chase down 200&nbsp;runs to start on the front foot in the World Cup while they will be missing Shubman Gill in the batting department.

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Playing three spinners, it was Jasprit Bumrah who started India’s trade of wickets when he got the better of Mitchell Marsh for a duck on the second ball of the third over. David Warner (41) and Steve Smith (46) would then stitch a 69-run stand for the second wicket before Kuldeep sent the former back to the pavilion. Smith and Labuschagne (27) then tried to bring the Aussies back on track before Ravindra Jadeja&nbsp;showed his class.

With Australia 140/7, the tail-enders showed good resilience to steer their side to 199 with India now needing to push with their batting line-up. For India, Jadeja ended with three wickets while Bumrah and Kuldeep scalped two each. There were wickets each for Ashwin, Hardik Pandya, and Mohammed Siraj.

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It was Déjà vu for Team India in the ODI World Cup as they suffered an embarrassing start to their innings against Australia on Sunday (Oct 8). The contest at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai brought back memories of the 2019 World Cup semifinal for India where they were reduced to 5/3 against New Zealand, while this time it went bad to worse for them with 2/3 against a lethal Australian pace attack of Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood.

It was Déjà vu for Team India in the ODI World Cup as they suffered an embarrassing start to their innings against Australia on Sunday (Oct 8). The contest at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai brought back memories of the 2019 World Cup semifinal for India where they were reduced to 5/3 against New Zealand, while this time it went bad to worse for them with 2/3 against a lethal Australian pace attack of Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood. Déjà vu for India Asked to chase 200 in their 50 overs, the Indian team had the worst possible start to their innings as they lost Ishan Kishan on the fourth ball of the innings. Things got even worse for the Men in Blue after skipper Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer were also dismissed in a flash, reducing the hosts to 2/3 in a chaotic start. Interestingly, Ishan, Shreyas, and Rohit all were dismissed for duck. Hazlewood and Starc were the chief architects of India’s destruction with KL Rahul and Virat Kohli then taking the proceedings to help India get back in the contest. What happened in Australia’s innings? Spinners headlined India’s ODI World Cup opener against Australia on Sunday (Oct 8) the Men in Blue restricted Australia to 199 runs in their innings. India, playing with three spinners in their first match of the World Cup, saw the decision justified as the trio of Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, and Kuldeep Yadav scalped wickets in tandem. India now need to chase down 200 runs to start on the front foot in the World Cup while they will be missing Shubman Gill in the batting department. ALSO READ | ODI World Cup 2023: Ravi Ashwin picked, Gill miss out as Australia bat first against India in Chennai Playing three spinners, it was Jasprit Bumrah who started India’s trade of wickets when he got the better of Mitchell Marsh for a duck on the second ball of the third over. David Warner (41) and Steve Smith (46) would then stitch a 69-run stand for the second wicket before Kuldeep sent the former back to the pavilion. Smith and Labuschagne (27) then tried to bring the Aussies back on track before Ravindra Jadeja showed his class. With Australia 140/7, the tail-enders showed good resilience to steer their side to 199 with India now needing to push with their batting line-up. For India, Jadeja ended with three wickets while Bumrah and Kuldeep scalped two each. There were wickets each for Ashwin, Hardik Pandya, and Mohammed Siraj. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Deja vu for Team India as Men in Blue suffer embarrassing start in ODI World Cup tie vs Australia

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma hinted at including three spinners in the team that would be taking on Australia, in what will be the first match for both teams in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.&nbsp;The Indian spin trio comprises Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav.&nbsp;Being held in Chennai, this will be the 150th&nbsp;International cricket contest between India and Australia. Notably, Ashwin hails from Chennai and Ravindra Jadeja has a great deal of experience playing at this pitch, thanks to his longstanding association with the IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings.

In the pre-match presser, Rohit expressed confidence ahead of Sunday's game and shared that the team had come well prepared. "It means a lot to even be a part of the World Cup team, and getting to captain the side is something I don't know how to describe," he said. Referring to the captaincy bestowed upon him as a huge honour, Rohit said that his sixteen-year long experience would come handy in handling the pressure of playing the World Cup before a home crowd.

In March 2023, Australia had defeated India at Chennai in what was the third and final match of their ODI series in India. They had defeated India by 21 runs and bagged the series 2-1. Commenting on the earlier match, Rohit acknowledged that the team knows what went wrong and it is crucial to not repeat the same mistakes. On the pitch conditions, Rohit said that the pitch in Chennai is known to be tricky, undergo a lot of changes and pose challenges. However, he said that the heat, humidity was lesser compared to that of March.&nbsp;

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On the option of playing three spinners, Rohit said that he considered Hardik Pandya as a pace bowler and that the team could play three spinners and three pacers.&nbsp;"He (Hardik) is a proper fast bowler, who can crank up good speed. So that gives us an advantage. That gives us that luxury of playing three spinners and three seamers as well you know so there's a possibility that we can play three spinners on this pitch with three seamers as well, so it gives us that balance."

"We want to be a team where we want to play the best eleven and we need to choose based on conditions. The core team will remain the same, but one odd change will be there," he added.&nbsp;

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Indian skipper Rohit Sharma hinted at including three spinners in the team that would be taking on Australia, in what will be the first match for both teams in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma hinted at including three spinners in the team that would be taking on Australia, in what will be the first match for both teams in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. The Indian spin trio comprises Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav. Being held in Chennai, this will be the 150th International cricket contest between India and Australia. Notably, Ashwin hails from Chennai and Ravindra Jadeja has a great deal of experience playing at this pitch, thanks to his longstanding association with the IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings. In the pre-match presser, Rohit expressed confidence ahead of Sunday's game and shared that the team had come well prepared. "It means a lot to even be a part of the World Cup team, and getting to captain the side is something I don't know how to describe," he said. Referring to the captaincy bestowed upon him as a huge honour, Rohit said that his sixteen-year long experience would come handy in handling the pressure of playing the World Cup before a home crowd. In March 2023, Australia had defeated India at Chennai in what was the third and final match of their ODI series in India. They had defeated India by 21 runs and bagged the series 2-1. Commenting on the earlier match, Rohit acknowledged that the team knows what went wrong and it is crucial to not repeat the same mistakes. On the pitch conditions, Rohit said that the pitch in Chennai is known to be tricky, undergo a lot of changes and pose challenges. However, he said that the heat, humidity was lesser compared to that of March. ALSO READ | Asian Games: India win record 100th medal with gold in Women’s Kabaddi final against Chinese Taipei – WATCH On the option of playing three spinners, Rohit said that he considered Hardik Pandya as a pace bowler and that the team could play three spinners and three pacers. "He (Hardik) is a proper fast bowler, who can crank up good speed. So that gives us an advantage. That gives us that luxury of playing three spinners and three seamers as well you know so there's a possibility that we can play three spinners on this pitch with three seamers as well, so it gives us that balance." "We want to be a team where we want to play the best eleven and we need to choose based on conditions. The core team will remain the same, but one odd change will be there," he added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

ODI World Cup 2023: Playing three spinners is an option, says Rohit Sharma ahead of India-Aus clash

Keeper-batter Ishan Kishan will open alongside Captain Rohit Sharma in India’s ODI World Cup 2023 opener against Australia on Sunday (Oct 8) in Chennai. With the man in the purple patch, Shubman Gill, getting diagnosed with dengue fever in the lead-up to the marquee event, he will sit out for a few days, the sources in the know revealed.

Ishan, who got picked to fill the void in middle order if and when required during the long tournament, has to deploy a different approach at the top as hosts India is ready to launch its CWC campaign.

Gill started showing dengue-like symptoms upon Team India’s arrival in Guwahati for their first CWC warm-up tie. After he informed team doctor Rizwan Khan (before India’s second practice match against the Netherlands in Thiruvananthapuram), Gill underwent tests. On Thursday evening, Gill was taken for further tests in Chennai, where it was confirmed that he had dengue fever.

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Although the severity of the fever is still being assessed, as per the team doctor, Gill is not experiencing extreme weakness or discomfort.&nbsp;

"He's not feeling well, and the medical team is closely monitoring him. We are hopeful for his speedy recovery,” a team official told Cricbuzz on Friday morning.

Given it takes longer to recover from the dengue fever, with kidneys likely getting affected, Gill’s return timeline is not decided as of yet.&nbsp;

With Gill getting sidelined for a few days at least, likely missing the second game against Afghanistan as well, India would be using Ishan’s services at the top.

Playing at the top, Ishan scored his maiden double hundred against Bangladesh in Dhaka last year.

Even against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2023 clash, Ishan was the one who weathered the storm and stitched a handy stand with Hardik Pandya to bail India out of trouble.

His grit impressed everyone as selectors opted to pick him as one of the backups in the ODI World Cup squad.

<h2>India likely to play two spinners against Australia</h2>

With India playing their opener against the former five-time winners in Chennai, Rohit will play Ravi Ashwin and Kuldeep Yadav as two specialist spinners, sitting out all-rounder Shardul Thakur and seamer Mohammed Shami.

While Jasprit Bumrah will lead the pace attack, number one ODI bowler Mohammed Siraj will be paired alongside him.&nbsp;

<h3>India’s likely XI for the game against Australia</h3>

Ishan Kishan, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravi Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah

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Keeper-batter Ishan Kishan will open alongside Captain Rohit Sharma in India’s ODI World Cup 2023 opener against Australia on Sunday (Oct 8) in Chennai. With the man in the purple patch, Shubman Gill, getting diagnosed with dengue fever in the lead-up to the marquee event, he will sit out for a few days, the sources in the know revealed.

Keeper-batter Ishan Kishan will open alongside Captain Rohit Sharma in India’s ODI World Cup 2023 opener against Australia on Sunday (Oct 8) in Chennai. With the man in the purple patch, Shubman Gill, getting diagnosed with dengue fever in the lead-up to the marquee event, he will sit out for a few days, the sources in the know revealed. Ishan, who got picked to fill the void in middle order if and when required during the long tournament, has to deploy a different approach at the top as hosts India is ready to launch its CWC campaign. Gill started showing dengue-like symptoms upon Team India’s arrival in Guwahati for their first CWC warm-up tie. After he informed team doctor Rizwan Khan (before India’s second practice match against the Netherlands in Thiruvananthapuram), Gill underwent tests. On Thursday evening, Gill was taken for further tests in Chennai, where it was confirmed that he had dengue fever. ALSO READ: 'Need to change my prediction': Sehwag removes England from his top 4 after their big loss in CWC '23 opener Although the severity of the fever is still being assessed, as per the team doctor, Gill is not experiencing extreme weakness or discomfort. "He's not feeling well, and the medical team is closely monitoring him. We are hopeful for his speedy recovery,” a team official told Cricbuzz on Friday morning. Given it takes longer to recover from the dengue fever, with kidneys likely getting affected, Gill’s return timeline is not decided as of yet. With Gill getting sidelined for a few days at least, likely missing the second game against Afghanistan as well, India would be using Ishan’s services at the top. Playing at the top, Ishan scored his maiden double hundred against Bangladesh in Dhaka last year. Even against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2023 clash, Ishan was the one who weathered the storm and stitched a handy stand with Hardik Pandya to bail India out of trouble. His grit impressed everyone as selectors opted to pick him as one of the backups in the ODI World Cup squad. India likely to play two spinners against Australia With India playing their opener against the former five-time winners in Chennai, Rohit will play Ravi Ashwin and Kuldeep Yadav as two specialist spinners, sitting out all-rounder Shardul Thakur and seamer Mohammed Shami. While Jasprit Bumrah will lead the pace attack, number one ODI bowler Mohammed Siraj will be paired alongside him. India’s likely XI for the game against Australia Ishan Kishan, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravi Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

ODI World Cup: Ishan Kishan to replace Shubman Gill at top against Australia; India may opt to play 2 spinners

The D-Day is finally here. ICC ODI World Cup 2023 gets underway on Thursday (October 5) in Ahmedabad with the defending champions England taking on New Zealand. For the past few months, there has been good hype around the ODI World Cup, being held entirely in India. Former cricketers and experts of the game have been making some bold predictions and ex-English batter Michael Atherton has also joined the bandwagon and made a very big claim. Atherton feels Pakistan will beat India in the CWC '23 edition face-off.&nbsp;

India and Pakistan have met each other on seven occasions in the 50-over World Cup history&nbsp;since 1992. On every occasion, the Men in Blue have beaten their arch-rivals Pakistan, but Atherton feels Babar Azam &amp; Co. will beat Rohit Sharma's Team India in the 2023 edition.&nbsp;Speaking about the clash on Sky Sports, the former England captain stated that the Men in Green will go past India&nbsp;this time around and win their first match against their arch-rivals in World Cup history.

India will host Pakistan in match 12 at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad on October 14 (Saturday). Atherton said that the match&nbsp;will be the biggest match of this year's World Cup unless both sides lock horns in the final or semi-final.

"As my bold prediction, I'm saying that for the first time in a 50-over World Cup Pakistan will beat India. They have won zero out of seven over the years. It's going to be the biggest game of the tournament, unless they meet again in a semi-final or, could you imagine, the final. It is sure to be a packed house; it will be mayhem and maybe Pakistan will jump a surprise," said Atherton.

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Pakistan play their first game&nbsp;on Friday (October 6) in Hyderabad, versus the Netherlands. Meanwhile, India will open their campaign in CWC '23 on October 8 when they face Australia in Chennai.

India squad for CWC '23:&nbsp;Rohit Sharma (captain), Hardik Pandya (vc), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav

Pakistan squad for CWC '23:&nbsp;Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam (capt), Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Salman Ali Agha, Shadab Khan, Usama Mir, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Hasan Ali

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The D-Day is finally here. ICC ODI World Cup 2023 gets underway on Thursday (October 5) in Ahmedabad with the defending champions England taking on New Zealand. For the past few months, there has been good hype around the ODI World Cup, being held entirely in India. Former cricketers and experts of the game have been making some bold predictions and ex-English batter Michael Atherton has also joined the bandwagon and made a very big claim. Atherton feels Pakistan will beat India in the CWC '23 edition face-off. India and Pakistan have met each other on seven occasions in the 50-over World Cup history since 1992. On every occasion, the Men in Blue have beaten their arch-rivals Pakistan, but Atherton feels Babar Azam & Co. will beat Rohit Sharma's Team India in the 2023 edition. Speaking about the clash on Sky Sports, the former England captain stated that the Men in Green will go past India this time around and win their first match against their arch-rivals in World Cup history. India will host Pakistan in match 12 at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad on October 14 (Saturday). Atherton said that the match will be the biggest match of this year's World Cup unless both sides lock horns in the final or semi-final. "As my bold prediction, I'm saying that for the first time in a 50-over World Cup Pakistan will beat India. They have won zero out of seven over the years. It's going to be the biggest game of the tournament, unless they meet again in a semi-final or, could you imagine, the final. It is sure to be a packed house; it will be mayhem and maybe Pakistan will jump a surprise," said Atherton. Also read: ODI World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma opens up on Team India's approach, says 'not thinking too much about...' Pakistan play their first game on Friday (October 6) in Hyderabad, versus the Netherlands. Meanwhile, India will open their campaign in CWC '23 on October 8 when they face Australia in Chennai. India squad for CWC '23: Rohit Sharma (captain), Hardik Pandya (vc), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav Pakistan squad for CWC '23: Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam (capt), Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Salman Ali Agha, Shadab Khan, Usama Mir, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Hasan Ali WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Pakistan will beat India for the first-time in ODI World Cup history: Former England batter makes BOLD claim

India skipper Rohit Sharma has opened up on his team’s approach as they prepare for the upcoming ODI World Cup which starts on Thursday (Oct 5). Rohit, one of the 10 captains in the marquee tournament, will eye glory but insists his team will take one match at a time during the tournament. All the 10 captains participating in the World Cup met on the eve of the curtain-raiser in the pre-tournament shoot where Rohit opened on his team’s approach.

<h2>Rohit opens on team’s approach</h2>

“Not thinking too much about it, honestly it has happened in the last three editions of the World Cup but all I can say is we are going to try our best, give our best, and enjoy the tournament. That’s all I can say at this point in time because it’s a pretty long tournament and I do understand that you can’t get too far ahead of yourself. So, it’s important for us that we try and focus on one job at a time and then move on from there,” Sharma said in the captain's event arranged on Wednesday.

India will look to become the fourth consecutive nation to win the ODI World Cup on home soil, a tradition that started with the hosts in 2011. India became the first nation to win the ODI World Cup on home turf when MS Dhoni’s troops defeated Sri Lanka in the final in 2011 while Australia and England then followed the success story in 2015 and 2019 respectively.

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Rohit will look for a repeat of his 2019 performance&nbsp;where he smashed five hundreds and led the side to the semifinals. He was in explosive form in England as he scored 648 runs in nine matches and was the highest scorer in the tournament. A repeat of that could see India in pole position to lift the World Cup as they also have the home advantage on their side.

India will start their World Cup campaign on Sunday (Oct 8) against Australia in Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium. India will have recent history on their side having beaten the team from down under 2-1 in the ODI series in September.

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India skipper Rohit Sharma has opened up on his team’s approach as they prepare for the upcoming ODI World Cup which starts on Thursday (Oct 5). Rohit, one of the 10 captains in the marquee tournament, will eye glory but insists his team will take one match at a time during the tournament.

India skipper Rohit Sharma has opened up on his team’s approach as they prepare for the upcoming ODI World Cup which starts on Thursday (Oct 5). Rohit, one of the 10 captains in the marquee tournament, will eye glory but insists his team will take one match at a time during the tournament. All the 10 captains participating in the World Cup met on the eve of the curtain-raiser in the pre-tournament shoot where Rohit opened on his team’s approach. Rohit opens on team’s approach “Not thinking too much about it, honestly it has happened in the last three editions of the World Cup but all I can say is we are going to try our best, give our best, and enjoy the tournament. That’s all I can say at this point in time because it’s a pretty long tournament and I do understand that you can’t get too far ahead of yourself. So, it’s important for us that we try and focus on one job at a time and then move on from there,” Sharma said in the captain's event arranged on Wednesday. India will look to become the fourth consecutive nation to win the ODI World Cup on home soil, a tradition that started with the hosts in 2011. India became the first nation to win the ODI World Cup on home turf when MS Dhoni’s troops defeated Sri Lanka in the final in 2011 while Australia and England then followed the success story in 2015 and 2019 respectively. ALSO READ | CWC '23: From Sourav Ganguly to Md Azharuddin! Indian captains with most sixes in an ODI World Cup Rohit will look for a repeat of his 2019 performance where he smashed five hundreds and led the side to the semifinals. He was in explosive form in England as he scored 648 runs in nine matches and was the highest scorer in the tournament. A repeat of that could see India in pole position to lift the World Cup as they also have the home advantage on their side. India will start their World Cup campaign on Sunday (Oct 8) against Australia in Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium. India will have recent history on their side having beaten the team from down under 2-1 in the ODI series in September. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

ODI World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma opens up on Team India's approach, says 'not thinking too much about...'

The ICC ODI World Cup 2023 is just days away and India is one of the strong contestants to lift the trophy. Over the years, Indian batters have dominated the World Cup batting charts, and the fans hope this edition will also be the same. As India prepares for the ODI World Cup, here are the TOP FIVE Indian batters with the most runs in the ICC ODI World Cups.

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Rohit Sharma became India's full-time captain early in 2022. Thus, captaincy came very late for Rohit. Back then, he was 34 and just a few months away from turning 35. Ahead of the CWC 2023 edition, which kicks off in India on October 5 (Thursday), the Indian captain Rohit expressed his gratitude for leading India across formats as he believes many big names missed out on becoming the national side's skipper in the past.

When India last hosted the ODI World Cup, along with Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in 2011, MS Dhoni-led Men in Blue won the coveted title (for the second time overall in the country's rich cricketing history). Back then, Rohit was not even part of the World Cup squad. In the current scenario, Hitman will be leading India in the mega event where the hosts' campaign starts on October 8, facing Australia in Chennai.&nbsp;

Since taking over as India's captain, Rohit has had mixed results -- with a semi-final exit in 2022 T20 World Cup, WTC final loss and Asia Cup title last month. Thus, the 36-year-old will be eager to help India lift the 50-over World Cup once again and leave an impact as a captain. Ahead of his stint as captain in the marquee event, Rohit acknowledged the role and responsibility given to him, mentioning that some superstar players such as Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh, etc. did not have&nbsp;the luxury to lead despite having stellar careers.

Talking to the Indian Express, Rohit said, "Obviously, you want to be at your peak for this, say when you are 26-27. But you cannot always get what you want. You are talking about the Indian captaincy and there have been stalwarts in the Indian team. Many more players deserved to be the captain of the team. I had to wait for my turn and that's absolutely fair enough. The guys before, Virat was before me, so was MS (Dhoni)."

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<h2>'Yuvraj has been such a match winner for India, he should have been the captain'</h2>

"Just look at the names that missed out: Gautam Gambhir, Virender Sehwag … these are all stalwarts of Indian cricket. Not to forget Yuvraj Singh. He never captained India. Yuvraj has been such a match winner for India, he should have been the captain at some stage but he didn’t get it. That's life. I got it now and I am grateful for it. I would rather have it when I know how to captain a team, when I know what is required and all. Rather than when I don’t know the ABCD of captaincy. So in that respect, this is good," Hitman added.

Rohit will look to create a legacy by helping India win the upcoming ODI World Cup at home, on November 19. This will be his third&nbsp;World Cup, and last in all likelihood, hence, he will be desperate to leave on a high.

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Rohit Sharma became India's full-time captain early in 2022. Thus, captaincy came very late for Rohit. Back then, he was 34 and just a few months away from turning 35.

Rohit Sharma became India's full-time captain early in 2022. Thus, captaincy came very late for Rohit. Back then, he was 34 and just a few months away from turning 35. Ahead of the CWC 2023 edition, which kicks off in India on October 5 (Thursday), the Indian captain Rohit expressed his gratitude for leading India across formats as he believes many big names missed out on becoming the national side's skipper in the past. When India last hosted the ODI World Cup, along with Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in 2011, MS Dhoni-led Men in Blue won the coveted title (for the second time overall in the country's rich cricketing history). Back then, Rohit was not even part of the World Cup squad. In the current scenario, Hitman will be leading India in the mega event where the hosts' campaign starts on October 8, facing Australia in Chennai. Since taking over as India's captain, Rohit has had mixed results -- with a semi-final exit in 2022 T20 World Cup, WTC final loss and Asia Cup title last month. Thus, the 36-year-old will be eager to help India lift the 50-over World Cup once again and leave an impact as a captain. Ahead of his stint as captain in the marquee event, Rohit acknowledged the role and responsibility given to him, mentioning that some superstar players such as Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh, etc. did not have the luxury to lead despite having stellar careers. Talking to the Indian Express, Rohit said, "Obviously, you want to be at your peak for this, say when you are 26-27. But you cannot always get what you want. You are talking about the Indian captaincy and there have been stalwarts in the Indian team. Many more players deserved to be the captain of the team. I had to wait for my turn and that's absolutely fair enough. The guys before, Virat was before me, so was MS (Dhoni)." × Also read: No Pakistan! Former India captain Sourav Ganguly predicts CWC 2023 semi-finalists 'Yuvraj has been such a match winner for India, he should have been the captain' "Just look at the names that missed out: Gautam Gambhir, Virender Sehwag … these are all stalwarts of Indian cricket. Not to forget Yuvraj Singh. He never captained India. Yuvraj has been such a match winner for India, he should have been the captain at some stage but he didn’t get it. That's life. I got it now and I am grateful for it. I would rather have it when I know how to captain a team, when I know what is required and all. Rather than when I don’t know the ABCD of captaincy. So in that respect, this is good," Hitman added. Rohit will look to create a legacy by helping India win the upcoming ODI World Cup at home, on November 19. This will be his third World Cup, and last in all likelihood, hence, he will be desperate to leave on a high. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

'Sehwag, Gambhir, Yuvraj missed out': Rohit opines on his captaincy, 'grateful' to lead India in CWC '23

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Rohit Sharma-led India open their campaign in CWC 2023 on October 8 (Sunday) when they face Australia at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. Ahead of India's tournament opener, former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar feels the Indian captain can play the accumulator role, rather than being the aggressor at the top, in the mega event as it will help him score daddy hundreds he is known for. In the recent past, especially since taking over as the Indian captain, Rohit has often tried to go hard at the top to help India start aggressively. However, he has often paid the price for losing his wicket after getting starts.&nbsp;

Thus, Bangar feels Rohit should play the accumulator's role in the upcoming marquee event, which kicks off on October 5 (Thursday) with defending champions England taking on New Zealand.&nbsp;

"I feel the one of an accumulator (on what role should he play?). He is someone who has had phenomenal success as an ODI player. And many times that he has scored his hundred, it's around the 30th over. All those 3 double hundreds that we speak of and rave of so much, the acceleration came toward the last 10-12 overs where he just toys with the bowling," Bangar told Star Sports in response to a question from India Today.

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Bangar further pointed out, "So a dangerous Rohit Sharma, if he gets to that 35-over mark, then India is assured of a score of around 350. If he sticks to that sort of a template&nbsp;I know he is trying to do certain other things, maybe take the game away from the bowlers, but he has got a phenomenal, fearless Shubman Gill, he can afford to play the accumulator which will guarantee that India will get a big total. Everyone wants to bat long and score those 150s and 170s. I still want to do that, but it is always nice to do something that you have not done. It only adds up to your list of batting abilities. Unless you do it, you won't know it.

''I know if I play high-risk shots, I will get out a few times but I didn't bother. This was communicated by me to the management that this is how I want to play," the former Indian opener added.&nbsp;

It will be interesting to see if Rohit takes on the bowlers from the word go in the World Cup or starts cautiously before going berserk. Having led India to the Asia Cup title last month, he will be confident leading India in the ICC event. India will look to win their third ODI World Cup and also end their ten-year-long ICC title drought.&nbsp;

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Rohit Sharma-led India open their campaign in CWC 2023 on October 8 (Sunday) when they face Australia at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. Ahead of India's tournament opener, former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar feels the Indian captain can play the accumulator role, rather than being the aggressor at the top, in the mega event as it will help him score daddy hundreds he is known for.

Rohit Sharma-led India open their campaign in CWC 2023 on October 8 (Sunday) when they face Australia at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. Ahead of India's tournament opener, former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar feels the Indian captain can play the accumulator role, rather than being the aggressor at the top, in the mega event as it will help him score daddy hundreds he is known for. In the recent past, especially since taking over as the Indian captain, Rohit has often tried to go hard at the top to help India start aggressively. However, he has often paid the price for losing his wicket after getting starts. Thus, Bangar feels Rohit should play the accumulator's role in the upcoming marquee event, which kicks off on October 5 (Thursday) with defending champions England taking on New Zealand. "I feel the one of an accumulator (on what role should he play?). He is someone who has had phenomenal success as an ODI player. And many times that he has scored his hundred, it's around the 30th over. All those 3 double hundreds that we speak of and rave of so much, the acceleration came toward the last 10-12 overs where he just toys with the bowling," Bangar told Star Sports in response to a question from India Today. Also read: Not Bumrah, but THIS Indian bowler to wreak havoc in World Cup: Mohammed Amir Bangar further pointed out, "So a dangerous Rohit Sharma, if he gets to that 35-over mark, then India is assured of a score of around 350. If he sticks to that sort of a template I know he is trying to do certain other things, maybe take the game away from the bowlers, but he has got a phenomenal, fearless Shubman Gill, he can afford to play the accumulator which will guarantee that India will get a big total. Everyone wants to bat long and score those 150s and 170s. I still want to do that, but it is always nice to do something that you have not done. It only adds up to your list of batting abilities. Unless you do it, you won't know it. ''I know if I play high-risk shots, I will get out a few times but I didn't bother. This was communicated by me to the management that this is how I want to play," the former Indian opener added. It will be interesting to see if Rohit takes on the bowlers from the word go in the World Cup or starts cautiously before going berserk. Having led India to the Asia Cup title last month, he will be confident leading India in the ICC event. India will look to win their third ODI World Cup and also end their ten-year-long ICC title drought. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

CWC '23: Rohit can afford to play the accumulator role and score big hundreds, feels former India batter

Sachin Tendulkar fulfilled his dream of winning the ODI World Cup in his last edition, when India won the coveted title in 2011. Co-hosting the tournament along with Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, MS Dhoni &amp; Co. went on to beat Sri Lanka in the final in pursuit of 275, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on April 2, to win the trophy after 28 years and sent the entire nation into a frenzy.

Tendulkar, who was playing his last 50-over World Cup, was carried on the shoulders&nbsp;by the likes of&nbsp;Yusuf Pathan, Virat Kohli,&nbsp;Suresh Raina and Harbhajan Singh,&nbsp;as they gave him a fitting tribute. Now, former Indian opener Virender Sehwag -- part of India's 2011 victorious run -- wants Kohli to win the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023 and be carried on his teammates' shoulders.

“Cheeku (Kohli) didn’t score a single century in the 2019 World Cup, this year I hope he scores many hundreds and ends up as the leading run-scorer in the tournament. Then, I want him to be carried on the shoulders and get a round of the ground," Sehwag told on Cricbuzz.&nbsp;

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In addition, Sehwag went on to say that Rohit Sharma and Kohli deserve to win the forthcoming World Cup, which gets underway on October 05. Sehwag pointed out that Rohit just missed being part of the victorious 2011 batch and labelled him&nbsp;a fantastic player.

<h2>'Rohit &amp; Kohli deserve to win 2023 ODI&nbsp;World Cup'</h2>

“These two (Rohit &amp; Kohli) senior players deserve to win the World Cup. Rohit Sharma was so close to getting picked for the 2011 World Cup but missed out. Later he became the Badshah of ODIs, he deserves to win a World Cup trophy because he is a fantastic player," said Sehwag.

It is to be noted that Kohli will be playing his fourth edition of the ODI World Cup since 2011. Meanwhile, this will be Rohit's third appearance at the 50-over showpiece. Both the veterans will be desperate to help the national side break their ten-year-long ICC title drought and help India clinch their third ODI World Cup title.

India open their campaign on October 08 versus Australia in Chennai.&nbsp;

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Sachin Tendulkar fulfilled his dream of winning the ODI World Cup in his last edition, when India won the coveted title in 2011. Co-hosting the tournament along with Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, MS Dhoni & Co.

Sachin Tendulkar fulfilled his dream of winning the ODI World Cup in his last edition, when India won the coveted title in 2011. Co-hosting the tournament along with Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, MS Dhoni & Co. went on to beat Sri Lanka in the final in pursuit of 275, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on April 2, to win the trophy after 28 years and sent the entire nation into a frenzy. Tendulkar, who was playing his last 50-over World Cup, was carried on the shoulders by the likes of Yusuf Pathan, Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina and Harbhajan Singh, as they gave him a fitting tribute. Now, former Indian opener Virender Sehwag -- part of India's 2011 victorious run -- wants Kohli to win the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023 and be carried on his teammates' shoulders. “Cheeku (Kohli) didn’t score a single century in the 2019 World Cup, this year I hope he scores many hundreds and ends up as the leading run-scorer in the tournament. Then, I want him to be carried on the shoulders and get a round of the ground," Sehwag told on Cricbuzz. Also read: Rohit Sharma is the most difficult to bowl at, says Shadab Khan ahead of India-Pakistan CWC '23 tie In addition, Sehwag went on to say that Rohit Sharma and Kohli deserve to win the forthcoming World Cup, which gets underway on October 05. Sehwag pointed out that Rohit just missed being part of the victorious 2011 batch and labelled him a fantastic player. 'Rohit & Kohli deserve to win 2023 ODI World Cup' “These two (Rohit & Kohli) senior players deserve to win the World Cup. Rohit Sharma was so close to getting picked for the 2011 World Cup but missed out. Later he became the Badshah of ODIs, he deserves to win a World Cup trophy because he is a fantastic player," said Sehwag. It is to be noted that Kohli will be playing his fourth edition of the ODI World Cup since 2011. Meanwhile, this will be Rohit's third appearance at the 50-over showpiece. Both the veterans will be desperate to help the national side break their ten-year-long ICC title drought and help India clinch their third ODI World Cup title. India open their campaign on October 08 versus Australia in Chennai. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Ahead of the CWC 2023 commencement&nbsp;on October 05 in Ahmedabad, Pakistan spinner and vice-captain Shadab Khan has hailed Indian captain Rohit Sharma. Shadab, who had a forgettable run in Asia Cup 2023, feels Hitman is the 'most difficult to bowl at'. Meanwhile, he also heaped praise on in-form spinner Kuldeep Yadav and called him the most formidable Indian bowler. Kuldeep has been on a stellar run and will enter the upcoming World Cup after helping India win the Asia Cup and returning as Player Of The Tournament.

On Rohit, Shadab told reporters in Hyderabad, "I admire Rohit Sharma a lot and, among the leading batsmen in the world, he is the most difficult to bowl at. Once he gets set, he becomes very dangerous. Among the bowlers, since I am a leg-spinner, it will be Kuldeep Yadav given his recent form."

Rohit had taken Shadab to the cleaners with some big sixes during India and Pakistan's last encounter, which took place during the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup in Colombo. In the face-off, Shadab ended with 71 runs in ten overs and claimed a solitary wicket. The experienced campaigner didn't bowl in Pakistan's first World Cup warm-up game, where they failed to defend 346 versus New Zealand in Hyderabad, and, thus, his form will be closely monitored in Men in Green's last practice clash, where they face Australia on October 03 in Hyderabad.

Shadab will look to draw inspiration from India's in-form spinner Kuldeep Yadav, who ended with nine wickets in the Asia Cup. Lauding the 28-year-old, Shadab said, "As a leg spinner, I like Kuldeep Yadav a lot. He is a great leg spinner and in sublime form. Bowling in such conditions is not easy especially for a spinner as the tracks are flat but he has done well."

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Pakistan will open their CWC 2023 campaign versus the Netherlands on October 06 in Hyderabad. After that, they will face Sri Lanka, also in the same city, before travelling to Ahmedabad to lock horns with Rohit-led India in a high-voltage clash at CWC 2023 on October 14.&nbsp;

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Ahead of the CWC 2023 commencement on October 05 in Ahmedabad, Pakistan spinner and vice-captain Shadab Khan has hailed Indian captain Rohit Sharma. Shadab, who had a forgettable run in Asia Cup 2023, feels Hitman is the 'most difficult to bowl at'.

Ahead of the CWC 2023 commencement on October 05 in Ahmedabad, Pakistan spinner and vice-captain Shadab Khan has hailed Indian captain Rohit Sharma. Shadab, who had a forgettable run in Asia Cup 2023, feels Hitman is the 'most difficult to bowl at'. Meanwhile, he also heaped praise on in-form spinner Kuldeep Yadav and called him the most formidable Indian bowler. Kuldeep has been on a stellar run and will enter the upcoming World Cup after helping India win the Asia Cup and returning as Player Of The Tournament. On Rohit, Shadab told reporters in Hyderabad, "I admire Rohit Sharma a lot and, among the leading batsmen in the world, he is the most difficult to bowl at. Once he gets set, he becomes very dangerous. Among the bowlers, since I am a leg-spinner, it will be Kuldeep Yadav given his recent form." Rohit had taken Shadab to the cleaners with some big sixes during India and Pakistan's last encounter, which took place during the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup in Colombo. In the face-off, Shadab ended with 71 runs in ten overs and claimed a solitary wicket. The experienced campaigner didn't bowl in Pakistan's first World Cup warm-up game, where they failed to defend 346 versus New Zealand in Hyderabad, and, thus, his form will be closely monitored in Men in Green's last practice clash, where they face Australia on October 03 in Hyderabad. Shadab will look to draw inspiration from India's in-form spinner Kuldeep Yadav, who ended with nine wickets in the Asia Cup. Lauding the 28-year-old, Shadab said, "As a leg spinner, I like Kuldeep Yadav a lot. He is a great leg spinner and in sublime form. Bowling in such conditions is not easy especially for a spinner as the tracks are flat but he has done well." Also read: We have chance to create history: David Miller on South Africa breaking World Cup deadlock Pakistan will open their CWC 2023 campaign versus the Netherlands on October 06 in Hyderabad. After that, they will face Sri Lanka, also in the same city, before travelling to Ahmedabad to lock horns with Rohit-led India in a high-voltage clash at CWC 2023 on October 14. Pakistan squad for World Cup: Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam (capt), Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Salman Ali Agha, Shadab Khan, Usama Mir, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Hasan Ali WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Rohit Sharma is the most difficult to bowl at, says Shadab Khan ahead of India-Pakistan CWC '23 tie

Australia's star batter Marnus Labuschagne was full of praise for India skipper Rohit Sharma as he lauded him before the high-profile clash in the ODI World Cup. Both Rohit and Labuschagne will be essential to their team’s success when Australia meet India in Chennai in their first ODI World Cup match on Sunday, October 8. India will have a huge mental advantage ahead of the contest having beaten the team from down under 2-1 in the recently concluded ODI series.

<h2>Marnus lauds Rohit</h2>

"Rohit Sharma is someone who scores&nbsp;quite freely without taking any risks. He's very hard to stop once get going," Marnus Labuschagne told FOX Cricket.

Labuschagne was in good nick during the ODI series against India having amassed 138 runs in three matches. He averaged 46 during the series with a best of 72 in the Rajkot ODI. The 29-year-old was initially dropped from the World Cup squad but made the cut after Ashton Agar was shown the doors. Glenn Maxwell’s rise as a specialist spin bowler paved the way for Australia to drop Agar in favour of Labuschagne.&nbsp;

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"As I said to Rohit out there when we were walking. I said ‘I am watching whatever you do, I want to learn. You guys are the best in these conditions. We are foreign to these conditions. You learn from the opposition, you learn from the way they do it. We try and learn and grow with each game," he further added.

At the time of writing, India’s preparations for the World Cup saw a big spanner in the work as their warm-up clash against England was called off. With rain playing spoilsport in Guwahati, the contest was called off without any ball being bowled. India will now get only the Netherlands match to prepare before they take the field against Australia in the ODI World Cup.

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Australia's star batter Marnus Labuschagne was full of praise for India skipper Rohit Sharma as he lauded him before the high-profile clash in the ODI World Cup.

Australia's star batter Marnus Labuschagne was full of praise for India skipper Rohit Sharma as he lauded him before the high-profile clash in the ODI World Cup. Both Rohit and Labuschagne will be essential to their team’s success when Australia meet India in Chennai in their first ODI World Cup match on Sunday, October 8. India will have a huge mental advantage ahead of the contest having beaten the team from down under 2-1 in the recently concluded ODI series. Marnus lauds Rohit "Rohit Sharma is someone who scores quite freely without taking any risks. He's very hard to stop once get going," Marnus Labuschagne told FOX Cricket. Labuschagne was in good nick during the ODI series against India having amassed 138 runs in three matches. He averaged 46 during the series with a best of 72 in the Rajkot ODI. The 29-year-old was initially dropped from the World Cup squad but made the cut after Ashton Agar was shown the doors. Glenn Maxwell’s rise as a specialist spin bowler paved the way for Australia to drop Agar in favour of Labuschagne. ALSO READ | Trent Bridge cricket ground to rename Pavilion End after former England bowler Stuart Broad "As I said to Rohit out there when we were walking. I said ‘I am watching whatever you do, I want to learn. You guys are the best in these conditions. We are foreign to these conditions. You learn from the opposition, you learn from the way they do it. We try and learn and grow with each game," he further added. At the time of writing, India’s preparations for the World Cup saw a big spanner in the work as their warm-up clash against England was called off. With rain playing spoilsport in Guwahati, the contest was called off without any ball being bowled. India will now get only the Netherlands match to prepare before they take the field against Australia in the ODI World Cup. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

ODI World Cup: Marnus Labuschagne lauds Rohit Sharma before blockbuster clash, says 'he's very hard to stop'

Legendary Sri Lanka bowler Muttiah Muralitharan has backed hosts India and defending champions England to clinch glory in the upcoming ODI World Cup as the preparations are in the final stage. Murali, the only bowler to pick 800 wickets in Test cricket, will launch his biopic 800&nbsp;in the first week of October and was recently in India. Murali also backed Australia as another team to watch out for as they have all the tools in the arsenal to clinch World Cup glory.

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“I would say India, England, Australia, and the fourth team can be anyone. These three have more chances. But you never know, cricket is all about luck. As seen in the last World Cup, we thought that New Zealand would win and England won the trophy with luck favouring them,” Murali said during the pre-launch interview.

Speaking on the advantage sub-continent teams could have, Murali believes India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Afghanistan can have a big impact. India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka made it to the last four in the 2011 edition when the World Cup was last held in India. In 1996, India and Sri Lanka were in the semifinals while the former was in the semifinals in 1987.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“Definitely, the teams from the subcontinent will get an advantage because of the spin-friendly wickets, and their batters are used to playing spin,” Murali added.

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India will start their World Cup campaign against five-time champions Australia in Chennai on Sunday, October 8 while England will take on New Zealand in the curtain-raiser on Thursday. The latter clash will be a repeat of the 2019 edition’s final as New Zealand will have a score to settle against Buttler’s army.

India‘s first warm-up game against England on Saturday at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati was washed out after rain. India beat England in the three-match ODI series in July 2022, but plenty of water has gone under the bridge since as both will look to start the campaign on a high.

 
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Legendary Sri Lanka bowler Muttiah Muralitharan has backed hosts India and defending champions England to clinch glory in the upcoming ODI World Cup as the preparations are in the final stage.

Legendary Sri Lanka bowler Muttiah Muralitharan has backed hosts India and defending champions England to clinch glory in the upcoming ODI World Cup as the preparations are in the final stage. Murali, the only bowler to pick 800 wickets in Test cricket, will launch his biopic 800 in the first week of October and was recently in India. Murali also backed Australia as another team to watch out for as they have all the tools in the arsenal to clinch World Cup glory. Murali backs India, England “I would say India, England, Australia, and the fourth team can be anyone. These three have more chances. But you never know, cricket is all about luck. As seen in the last World Cup, we thought that New Zealand would win and England won the trophy with luck favouring them,” Murali said during the pre-launch interview. Speaking on the advantage sub-continent teams could have, Murali believes India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Afghanistan can have a big impact. India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka made it to the last four in the 2011 edition when the World Cup was last held in India. In 1996, India and Sri Lanka were in the semifinals while the former was in the semifinals in 1987. “Definitely, the teams from the subcontinent will get an advantage because of the spin-friendly wickets, and their batters are used to playing spin,” Murali added. ALSO READ | Trent Bridge cricket ground to rename Pavilion End after former England bowler Stuart Broad India will start their World Cup campaign against five-time champions Australia in Chennai on Sunday, October 8 while England will take on New Zealand in the curtain-raiser on Thursday. The latter clash will be a repeat of the 2019 edition’s final as New Zealand will have a score to settle against Buttler’s army. India‘s first warm-up game against England on Saturday at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati was washed out after rain. India beat England in the three-match ODI series in July 2022, but plenty of water has gone under the bridge since as both will look to start the campaign on a high. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

ODI World Cup: Sri Lanka legend backs India, England to clinch glory, considers Australia a strong contender

India will enter the ODI World Cup 2023 as a very strong contender to win the title. The home side, under Rohit Sharma, won the Asia Cup last month and won the three ODI series versus Australia 2-1, at home, which concluded on Wednesday (September 27). Rohit Sharma-led Team India will kick off their World Cup campaign on October 8 when they face Australia in their respective openers in Chennai. Ahead of the Chennai battle, former Indian cricketers Sunil Gavaskar and Irfan Pathan discussed India's playing XI for the Australia clash.&nbsp;

Gavaskar has backed captain Rohit, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, vice-captain Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja as the top seven whereas named Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah as the frontline bowlers. Thus, his XI doesn't have R Ashwin -- who was included in India's final 15 after Axar Patel got ruled out on Thursday (September 28) -- but the Little Master feels the 37-year-old could be added if India go ahead with three spinners.

Gavaskar's India XI for World Cup opener against Australia: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah.

Speaking on Star Sports, he said, "You can pick three fast bowlers in Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah or else can pick two fast bowlers because you also have Hardik Pandya then Ashwin will definitely be there."

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On the other hand, former all-rounder Irfan stated, "I completely agree with the top 7. But it boils down to the bowling department. I want India to play five proper bowlers. Since you have Hardik as the sixth bowler you should go with bowlers having wicket-taking abilities. It is because the pitches India will get now will have dew factor involved so then you need to have a solid bowling line-up. So you either pick three pacers or if you feel like you want to get someone to accompany Kuldeep Yadav and Jadeja...on a turning track, and if Ashwin is good enough the pick him."

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India will enter the ODI World Cup 2023 as a very strong contender to win the title. The home side, under Rohit Sharma, won the Asia Cup last month and won the three ODI series versus Australia 2-1, at home, which concluded on Wednesday (September 27).

India will enter the ODI World Cup 2023 as a very strong contender to win the title. The home side, under Rohit Sharma, won the Asia Cup last month and won the three ODI series versus Australia 2-1, at home, which concluded on Wednesday (September 27). Rohit Sharma-led Team India will kick off their World Cup campaign on October 8 when they face Australia in their respective openers in Chennai. Ahead of the Chennai battle, former Indian cricketers Sunil Gavaskar and Irfan Pathan discussed India's playing XI for the Australia clash. Gavaskar has backed captain Rohit, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, vice-captain Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja as the top seven whereas named Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah as the frontline bowlers. Thus, his XI doesn't have R Ashwin -- who was included in India's final 15 after Axar Patel got ruled out on Thursday (September 28) -- but the Little Master feels the 37-year-old could be added if India go ahead with three spinners. Gavaskar's India XI for World Cup opener against Australia: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah. Speaking on Star Sports, he said, "You can pick three fast bowlers in Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah or else can pick two fast bowlers because you also have Hardik Pandya then Ashwin will definitely be there." Also read: World Cup 2023: India need to stick with KL Rahul at No. 4, feels 2011 winner Yuvraj Singh On the other hand, former all-rounder Irfan stated, "I completely agree with the top 7. But it boils down to the bowling department. I want India to play five proper bowlers. Since you have Hardik as the sixth bowler you should go with bowlers having wicket-taking abilities. It is because the pitches India will get now will have dew factor involved so then you need to have a solid bowling line-up. So you either pick three pacers or if you feel like you want to get someone to accompany Kuldeep Yadav and Jadeja...on a turning track, and if Ashwin is good enough the pick him." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

CWC 2023: Will R Ashwin get a game vs Australia? Sunil Gavaskar, Irfan Pathan pick India's XI for opening game

After an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three ODIs versus Australia, India entered the third and final match&nbsp;in Rajkot with an aim to inflict a clean sweep on Wednesday (September 27). However, Rohit Sharma-led India conceded the game by 66 runs in what was both the sides' last international outing before the CWC 2023 edition, which starts on October 05.

Being asked to bowl, India conceded 352 for 5 as Australia rode on Mitchell Marsh's 96, Steve Smith's 74, Marnus Labuschagne's 72 and David Warner's 56. In reply, India started off on a positive note with fifties from Rohit (81) and Virat Kohli (56) before losing their way to get all-out for 286 in 49.4 overs. After the game, India's head coach Rahul Dravid summed up India's CWC '23 preparations and feels 'really happy' with how things have been for the home side heading into the marquee event.

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After an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three ODIs versus Australia, India entered the third and final match in Rajkot with an aim to inflict a clean sweep on Wednesday (September 27).

After an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three ODIs versus Australia, India entered the third and final match in Rajkot with an aim to inflict a clean sweep on Wednesday (September 27). However, Rohit Sharma-led India conceded the game by 66 runs in what was both the sides' last international outing before the CWC 2023 edition, which starts on October 05. Being asked to bowl, India conceded 352 for 5 as Australia rode on Mitchell Marsh's 96, Steve Smith's 74, Marnus Labuschagne's 72 and David Warner's 56. In reply, India started off on a positive note with fifties from Rohit (81) and Virat Kohli (56) before losing their way to get all-out for 286 in 49.4 overs. After the game, India's head coach Rahul Dravid summed up India's CWC '23 preparations and feels 'really happy' with how things have been for the home side heading into the marquee event. "Jasprit got a couple of games, and bowled his quota of 10 overs. Siraj suffered from a bug but got back and was able to bowl today. It was good to see how Ashwin bowled in the first two games. KL and his keeping through fifty overs, returning after 6 months, has been great. Shreyas has got some good knocks in the last couple of games. Really happy with how things are going and hopefully we can keep the momentum going into the World Cup." Also read: Ind vs Aus: Jasprit Bumrah ends with his second-most expensive spell in Rajkot ODI Dravid further stated, "There are always areas you want to improve on, and we have ticked a lot of boxes. It's nice to see that the guys who have been out with injury, been away from a while, from our perspective, they've been able to get some good cricket, been able to spend time in the middle, get some runs, take some wickets, but there are always little things that you can improve. "It's going to be a long, tough tournament. We're constantly looking to improve as a team, even when we have results going our way," he added. Now, the focus shifts to the World Cup warm-up games which begin on Friday (September 29) before the main draw of the event kicks off on October 05 with defending champions England taking on New Zealand in Ahmedabad. India and Australia will lock horns with each other in their respective openers on October 08 in Chennai. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Ind vs Aus: Rahul Dravid 'really happy' with Team India's CWC'23 preparations despite 3rd ODI loss

Shubman Gill has been in terrific form in 2023, especially in the ODI format. The right-hander has already slammed as many as five centuries in the 50-over format and will be entering the forthcoming ODI World Cup as the No. 1 ranked Indian batter (second overall, behind Pakistan's Babar Azam). Ahead of the third and final ODI between India and Australia, in Rajkot on Wednesday (September 27), Gill spoke at length about Indian captain Rohit Sharma and mentioned the best quality of Hitman as a player and captain.

In an interview with Jio Cinema, Shubman hailed the 36-year-old Indian captain Rohit and stated, "He gives a lot of freedom to players to express themselves. He tells the coaches as well to let the players make their own decisions on the field and that the player should be the best judge, and that is his best quality as a player and captain."

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Talking about Gill, the 24-year-old has already amassed over 1,200 ODI runs in 2023 and averages a solid&nbsp;71. On his own form, Gill said, "Yes, this year has been great for me. The preparation for the World Cup has been good. We have gotten good momentum from the Asia Cup as well. I think peaking at the right time is crucial ahead of a big tournament with so many matches."

Gill has been rested for the third and final ODI between India and Australia, in Rajkot. The opener will now shift his focus on India's two upcoming CWC 2023 warm-up games, on September 30 and October 03, before they kick off their World Cup campaign versus Australia on October 08 in Chennai. The 50-over showpiece event kicks off on October 05 with defending champions England taking on New Zealand in Ahmedabad.&nbsp;

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Shubman Gill has been in terrific form in 2023, especially in the ODI format. The right-hander has already slammed as many as five centuries in the 50-over format and will be entering the forthcoming ODI World Cup as the No. 1 ranked Indian batter (second overall, behind Pakistan's Babar Azam). Ahead of the third and final ODI between India and Australia, in Rajkot on Wednesday (September 27), Gill spoke at length about Indian captain Rohit Sharma and mentioned the best quality of Hitman as a player and captain. In an interview with Jio Cinema, Shubman hailed the 36-year-old Indian captain Rohit and stated, "He gives a lot of freedom to players to express themselves. He tells the coaches as well to let the players make their own decisions on the field and that the player should be the best judge, and that is his best quality as a player and captain." Also read: ‘He has made the cut’: Sunil Gavaskar backs R Ashwin in India's CWC '23 squad with Axar Patel unfit Talking about Gill, the 24-year-old has already amassed over 1,200 ODI runs in 2023 and averages a solid 71. On his own form, Gill said, "Yes, this year has been great for me. The preparation for the World Cup has been good. We have gotten good momentum from the Asia Cup as well. I think peaking at the right time is crucial ahead of a big tournament with so many matches." Gill has been rested for the third and final ODI between India and Australia, in Rajkot. The opener will now shift his focus on India's two upcoming CWC 2023 warm-up games, on September 30 and October 03, before they kick off their World Cup campaign versus Australia on October 08 in Chennai. The 50-over showpiece event kicks off on October 05 with defending champions England taking on New Zealand in Ahmedabad. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Ind vs Aus: Team India star Shubman Gill mentions Rohit Sharma's best quality as player and captain

During the Asia Cup 2023 edition, former New Zealand cricketer-turned-commentator Simon Doull made a big claim about&nbsp;Team India. Doull&nbsp;reckoned that India's cricket is too statistics-driven and, hence, it becomes a reason for their downfall in big ICC matches. In addition, he pointed out that the reason for India's failures is that they don't resort to a fearless brand of cricket, which would mean compromising on stats.&nbsp;

"Fearless cricket is there issue," Simon Doull told Sky Sports. "They don’t play fearless cricket enough. They play statistics-driven cricket and they are too worried about their stats too often. And to me, that is the one area I am concerned about their batting side," he added.

Now, former Indian pacer S Sreesanth has responded to Doull's statement and made a big claim. "New Zealand are coming to India. They will get to know if India play attacking cricket or not. We will thrash them. They got lucky in 2019 with MS Dhoni getting run out due to a direct hit. What did you do after playing the final? They made a team like England win the World Cup, who hadn't won a 50-over World Cup until then. New Zealand are never going to win. Yes, they might win in the future, but it will be embarrassing for them this time. If you get a chance address the media, please think before you speak. If you are ready to give, you should be able to take it also." Sreesanth told&nbsp;Sportskeeda.

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Sreesanth added, "I just want to tell Simon Doull that Indians are going to have a blast against New Zealand. New Zealand are going to learn a lot against India. Yes, there have been certain matches where they have done well against us, especially in ICC events. But those times have gone now. If any of these cricketers get to know what you said, and if Virat is made aware of it, it will be a lot of fun to watch that match."

At present, India are busy with their three-match home ODIs versus Australia with the third and final tie currently being held in Rajkot on Wednesday (September 27). The home side&nbsp;already have the series in the pocket with an unassailable 2-0 lead. On the other hand, a second-stringed New Zealand&nbsp;beat Bangladesh 2-0, on Tuesday (September 26),&nbsp;in the three ODIs in the Bangla Tigers' den.

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During the Asia Cup 2023 edition, former New Zealand cricketer-turned-commentator Simon Doull made a big claim about Team India. Doull reckoned that India's cricket is too statistics-driven and, hence, it becomes a reason for their downfall in big ICC matches. In addition, he pointed out that the reason for India's failures is that they don't resort to a fearless brand of cricket, which would mean compromising on stats. "Fearless cricket is there issue," Simon Doull told Sky Sports. "They don’t play fearless cricket enough. They play statistics-driven cricket and they are too worried about their stats too often. And to me, that is the one area I am concerned about their batting side," he added. Now, former Indian pacer S Sreesanth has responded to Doull's statement and made a big claim. "New Zealand are coming to India. They will get to know if India play attacking cricket or not. We will thrash them. They got lucky in 2019 with MS Dhoni getting run out due to a direct hit. What did you do after playing the final? They made a team like England win the World Cup, who hadn't won a 50-over World Cup until then. New Zealand are never going to win. Yes, they might win in the future, but it will be embarrassing for them this time. If you get a chance address the media, please think before you speak. If you are ready to give, you should be able to take it also." Sreesanth told Sportskeeda. Also read: India vs Australia: Is R Ashwin a backup for CWC '23? Rohit Sharma spills the beans before 3rd ODI Sreesanth added, "I just want to tell Simon Doull that Indians are going to have a blast against New Zealand. New Zealand are going to learn a lot against India. Yes, there have been certain matches where they have done well against us, especially in ICC events. But those times have gone now. If any of these cricketers get to know what you said, and if Virat is made aware of it, it will be a lot of fun to watch that match." At present, India are busy with their three-match home ODIs versus Australia with the third and final tie currently being held in Rajkot on Wednesday (September 27). The home side already have the series in the pocket with an unassailable 2-0 lead. On the other hand, a second-stringed New Zealand beat Bangladesh 2-0, on Tuesday (September 26), in the three ODIs in the Bangla Tigers' den. New Zealand will face defending champions England in the CWC 2023 opener on October 05 in Ahmedabad. Meanwhile, India will lock horns with Australia in their respective openers on October 08 in Chennai. Both India and New Zealand will square off in match 21 in Dharamshala. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Ex-India batter Gautam Gambhir is in awe of Babar Azam’s exceptional talent. A batter of supreme quality, Babar is a batter to look out for in the upcoming World Cup 2023, Gambhir reckons. Despite the likes of star Indian batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, alongside returning New Zealand captain and veteran Aussie opener David Warner, all looking strong to end CWC as top run-getters, Gambhir feels the Pakistan captain might edge everyone on the list, setting the marquee event on fire.

Speaking with Star Sports, Gambhir acknowledged Babar Azam’s unique ability to compete against the top bowlers in the toughest of conditions, saying,&nbsp;"Babar Azam has that every quality that he can set this World Cup on fire. I have seen very few players who have a lot of time to bat. I believe that there is Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, Joe Root and David Warner, but Babar Azam has a different level of quality," Gambhir said on Star Sports.&nbsp;

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The ranked number one ODI batter, Babar, is already considered to be Pakistan’s greatest ever. With 5409 runs in 105 ODI innings, the right-handed player averages close to 60 (58.16), including 19 hundreds and 28 half-centuries to his name. Babar holds the record of the quickest batter to 5000 ODI runs (in 97 innings), beating Hashim Amla’s tally of 101 innings.&nbsp;

Even during the recently concluded Asia Cup in Sri Lanka and Pakistan, Babar registered the highest individual score, hitting 151 against Nepal in the opener in Multan. With 207 runs in four innings, he was the fourth-highest run-scorer in the tournament.

<h2>Naseem out, Hasan Ali in for CWC 2023</h2>

Pakistan suffered a blow in the lead-up to the World Cup as their star seamer Naseem Shah got ruled out due to a shoulder injury he sustained during the game against India in Asia Cup 2023. In his place, the Pakistan selectors roped in experienced Hasan Ali into the 15.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the Pakistan Team is waiting for their visa arrivals and thus postponed their brief trip to Dubai before flying to India for the World Cup. The Men in Green will face New Zealand in their first warm-up game in Hyderabad on September 29 behind closed doors.

Babar Azam-led side will open their World Cup 2023 campaign against the Netherlands on October 6 in Hyderabad.

<h3>Pakistan World Cup squad –</h3>

Babar Azam (captain), Shadab Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Salman Ali Agha, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim Jr

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Ex-India batter Gautam Gambhir is in awe of Babar Azam’s exceptional talent. A batter of supreme quality, Babar is a batter to look out for in the upcoming World Cup 2023, Gambhir reckons.

Ex-India batter Gautam Gambhir is in awe of Babar Azam’s exceptional talent. A batter of supreme quality, Babar is a batter to look out for in the upcoming World Cup 2023, Gambhir reckons. Despite the likes of star Indian batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, alongside returning New Zealand captain and veteran Aussie opener David Warner, all looking strong to end CWC as top run-getters, Gambhir feels the Pakistan captain might edge everyone on the list, setting the marquee event on fire. Speaking with Star Sports, Gambhir acknowledged Babar Azam’s unique ability to compete against the top bowlers in the toughest of conditions, saying, "Babar Azam has that every quality that he can set this World Cup on fire. I have seen very few players who have a lot of time to bat. I believe that there is Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, Joe Root and David Warner, but Babar Azam has a different level of quality," Gambhir said on Star Sports. ALSO READ: Gautam Gambhir reveals India’s ultimate challenge at CWC 2023, picks THIS team as toughest opponent The ranked number one ODI batter, Babar, is already considered to be Pakistan’s greatest ever. With 5409 runs in 105 ODI innings, the right-handed player averages close to 60 (58.16), including 19 hundreds and 28 half-centuries to his name. Babar holds the record of the quickest batter to 5000 ODI runs (in 97 innings), beating Hashim Amla’s tally of 101 innings. Even during the recently concluded Asia Cup in Sri Lanka and Pakistan, Babar registered the highest individual score, hitting 151 against Nepal in the opener in Multan. With 207 runs in four innings, he was the fourth-highest run-scorer in the tournament. Naseem out, Hasan Ali in for CWC 2023 Pakistan suffered a blow in the lead-up to the World Cup as their star seamer Naseem Shah got ruled out due to a shoulder injury he sustained during the game against India in Asia Cup 2023. In his place, the Pakistan selectors roped in experienced Hasan Ali into the 15. Meanwhile, the Pakistan Team is waiting for their visa arrivals and thus postponed their brief trip to Dubai before flying to India for the World Cup. The Men in Green will face New Zealand in their first warm-up game in Hyderabad on September 29 behind closed doors. Babar Azam-led side will open their World Cup 2023 campaign against the Netherlands on October 6 in Hyderabad. Pakistan World Cup squad – Babar Azam (captain), Shadab Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Salman Ali Agha, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim Jr WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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On Friday (September 22), India kick off the three-match ODI series versus Australia with the opening game at the IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali. With regular captain Rohit Sharma, vice-captain Hardik Pandya, Virat Kohli and Kuldeep Yadav rested for the opening two encounters, head coach Rahul Dravid explained the rationale behind resting the two senior pros, Rohit and Kohli, in what is India's last series before CWC 2023's commencement (on October 05) in Ahmedabad.&nbsp;

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, on Thursday (September 21), Dravid explained, "The team wants Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma fresh, both physically and mentally, for the World Cup. hence they were rested for the first two ODIs." In Rohit's absence, KL Rahul will lead&nbsp;in the first two ODIs.

In the recent past, Kohli and Rohit have been rested at regular intervals in a bid to manage their workload and keep them fit for the upcoming home ODI World Cup. The duo was part of the three-match ODI series opener versus hosts West Indies, on July 27, but promoted the middle and lower-order batters in a low-run chase before skipping the final two games altogether. They&nbsp;were part of India's Asia Cup 2023 win with both&nbsp;being among the runs. The two, along with Hardik and in-form spinner Kuldeep, will return for the third and final ODI versus Australia on Wednesday (September 27) in Rajkot.&nbsp;

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After the series opener, the second and penultimate ODI will take place on Sunday (September 24) in Indore before the action shifts to Rajkot. Both sides locked horns in three ODIs, in India, early this year when the Men in Yellow won 2-1.&nbsp;

This is the final ODI series for both India and Australia before the World Cup kicks off early next month. They will meet each other in their respective openers on October 08, in Chennai.&nbsp;

India:

For First two ODIs: KL Rahul (C &amp; WK), Ravindra Jadeja (Vice-captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Shardul Thakur, Washington Sundar, R Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.

For third and final ODI: Rohit Sharma (C), Hardik Pandya, (Vice-captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel (if fit), Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, R Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj.

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On Friday (September 22), India kick off the three-match ODI series versus Australia with the opening game at the IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali. With regular captain Rohit Sharma, vice-captain Hardik Pandya, Virat Kohli and Kuldeep Yadav rested for the opening two encounters, head coach Rahul Dravid explained the rationale behind resting the two senior pros, Rohit and Kohli, in what is India's last series before CWC 2023's commencement (on October 05) in Ahmedabad.

On Friday (September 22), India kick off the three-match ODI series versus Australia with the opening game at the IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali. With regular captain Rohit Sharma, vice-captain Hardik Pandya, Virat Kohli and Kuldeep Yadav rested for the opening two encounters, head coach Rahul Dravid explained the rationale behind resting the two senior pros, Rohit and Kohli, in what is India's last series before CWC 2023's commencement (on October 05) in Ahmedabad. Speaking at the pre-match press conference, on Thursday (September 21), Dravid explained, "The team wants Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma fresh, both physically and mentally, for the World Cup. hence they were rested for the first two ODIs." In Rohit's absence, KL Rahul will lead in the first two ODIs. In the recent past, Kohli and Rohit have been rested at regular intervals in a bid to manage their workload and keep them fit for the upcoming home ODI World Cup. The duo was part of the three-match ODI series opener versus hosts West Indies, on July 27, but promoted the middle and lower-order batters in a low-run chase before skipping the final two games altogether. They were part of India's Asia Cup 2023 win with both being among the runs. The two, along with Hardik and in-form spinner Kuldeep, will return for the third and final ODI versus Australia on Wednesday (September 27) in Rajkot. Also read: India coach Rahul Dravid confirms under fire batter's place in XI for first two ODIs against Australia After the series opener, the second and penultimate ODI will take place on Sunday (September 24) in Indore before the action shifts to Rajkot. Both sides locked horns in three ODIs, in India, early this year when the Men in Yellow won 2-1. This is the final ODI series for both India and Australia before the World Cup kicks off early next month. They will meet each other in their respective openers on October 08, in Chennai. India: For First two ODIs: KL Rahul (C & WK), Ravindra Jadeja (Vice-captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Shardul Thakur, Washington Sundar, R Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna. For third and final ODI: Rohit Sharma (C), Hardik Pandya, (Vice-captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel (if fit), Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, R Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

India vs Australia: Rahul Dravid reveals why Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are rested for first two ODIs

IND vs AUS 1st ODI Live Streaming: India is all set to take on Australia in the upcoming three-match ODI series. The men in blue are high on confidence after winning the Asia Cup 2023 against Sri Lanka, concluding the final within two hours. The ODI series will begin on Friday (Sept 22).&nbsp;

Rohit Sharma will be leading the team in the final match only and won't be participating in the first two&nbsp;matches due to personal reasons and KL Rahul&nbsp;will take the command.&nbsp;

Australia on the other hand have got a big boost ahead of the series against India as Pat Cummins, Glenn Maxwell and Steve Smith have been declared fully fit for the matches.&nbsp;

The first match will be held in Mohali, Punjab.&nbsp;

Till now, both teams have played 146 matches against each other, where Australia won 82 matches, while India have won 54 and 10 matches have had no result.

<h2>IND vs AUS 1st ODI: Match Details</h2>

Date and day: 22 September 2023, Friday 
Venue: Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali 
Time: 01:30 pm IST

Here are the live streaming details for the IND vs AUS 1st ODI match.

<h3>When is the 1st ODI match between India and Australia?</h3>

India and Australia will lock horns in a three-match ODI series. The 1st ODI match of IND vs AUS will happen on Friday, September 22.&nbsp;

<h3>What time will India vs Australia 1st ODI match start?</h3>

The IND vs AUS 1st ODI will start at 01:30 pm IST on Friday, September 22.

<h3>What is the venue for India vs Australia 1st ODI match?</h3>

The Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali will host the 1st ODI between India and Australia.&nbsp;

<h3>Where can I watch the IND vs AUS 1st ODI match LIVE in India?</h3>

Sports 18 channels, Sports18 1 SD and Sports18 1 HD will broadcast the 1st ODI match live between India and Australia.&nbsp;

How to watch the IND vs AUS 1st ODI match LIVE for FREE in India?

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IND vs AUS 1st ODI Live Streaming: India is all set to take on Australia in the upcoming three-match ODI series. The men in blue are high on confidence after winning the Asia Cup 2023 against Sri Lanka, concluding the final within two hours.

IND vs AUS 1st ODI Live Streaming: India is all set to take on Australia in the upcoming three-match ODI series. The men in blue are high on confidence after winning the Asia Cup 2023 against Sri Lanka, concluding the final within two hours. The ODI series will begin on Friday (Sept 22). Rohit Sharma will be leading the team in the final match only and won't be participating in the first two matches due to personal reasons and KL Rahul will take the command. Australia on the other hand have got a big boost ahead of the series against India as Pat Cummins, Glenn Maxwell and Steve Smith have been declared fully fit for the matches. The first match will be held in Mohali, Punjab. Till now, both teams have played 146 matches against each other, where Australia won 82 matches, while India have won 54 and 10 matches have had no result. IND vs AUS 1st ODI: Match Details Date and day: 22 September 2023, Friday Venue: Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali Time: 01:30 pm IST Here are the live streaming details for the IND vs AUS 1st ODI match. When is the 1st ODI match between India and Australia? India and Australia will lock horns in a three-match ODI series. The 1st ODI match of IND vs AUS will happen on Friday, September 22. What time will India vs Australia 1st ODI match start? The IND vs AUS 1st ODI will start at 01:30 pm IST on Friday, September 22. What is the venue for India vs Australia 1st ODI match? The Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali will host the 1st ODI between India and Australia. Where can I watch the IND vs AUS 1st ODI match LIVE in India? Sports 18 channels, Sports18 1 SD and Sports18 1 HD will broadcast the 1st ODI match live between India and Australia. How to watch the IND vs AUS 1st ODI match LIVE for FREE in India? The live telecast of the IND vs AUS 1st ODI match will be available on the JioCinema app and website. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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IND vs AUS 1st ODI:&nbsp;Team India will once again be in action&nbsp;after winning the continental cricket tournament, the Asia Cup 2023, in mid-September. The men in blue are all set to lock horns with five-time champions Australia in the three-match ODI series, commencing on Friday, September 22. The match will be held at Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali and will start from 01:30 pm IST.

Ajit Agarkar, the&nbsp;Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) chief selector, announced two different teams for the ODI series against Australia. Four players:&nbsp;captain Rohit Sharma, batting icon Virat Kohli, vice-captain Hardik Pandya and spinner Kuldeep Yadav will be missing the first two matches. Sharma will be leading the team in the third match.

While the Indian team&nbsp;is high on confidence, Australia too will be looking forward to giving India tough competition.&nbsp;

India and Australia have competed in 146 ODI matches, out of which Australia emerged as a winner in 82 matches; whereas India won 54 matches and 10 matches had no result.&nbsp;

Here's all you need to know about IND vs AUS 1st ODI:

<h2>IND vs AUS 1st ODI Match Details:</h2>

Date and day: 22 September 2023, Friday

Venue: Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali

Time: 01:30 pm IST

<h2>IND vs AUS 1st ODI Squads:</h2>

India:

For First two ODIs: KL Rahul (Captain and wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja (Vice-captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Shardul Thakur, Washington Sundar, R Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna

For third &amp; final ODI: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Hardik Pandya (Vice-captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel (subject to fitness), Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, R Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj

Australia:

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, Matthew Short, Steven Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa

<h2>IND vs AUS 1st ODI Live Streaming:</h2>

<h3>Where can you watch India vs Australia 1st ODI live in India?</h3>

Fans can watch the live telecast of the first ODI between India and Australia on Sports 18.&nbsp;

<h3>Where can you watch the IND vs AUS 1st ODI live in India for Free?</h3>

Cricket fans can live stream India and Australia 1st ODI for free on the JioCinema website and app.&nbsp;

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IND vs AUS 1st ODI: Team India will once again be in action after winning the continental cricket tournament, the Asia Cup 2023, in mid-September. The men in blue are all set to lock horns with five-time champions Australia in the three-match ODI series, commencing on Friday, September 22.

IND vs AUS 1st ODI: Team India will once again be in action after winning the continental cricket tournament, the Asia Cup 2023, in mid-September. The men in blue are all set to lock horns with five-time champions Australia in the three-match ODI series, commencing on Friday, September 22. The match will be held at Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali and will start from 01:30 pm IST. Ajit Agarkar, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) chief selector, announced two different teams for the ODI series against Australia. Four players: captain Rohit Sharma, batting icon Virat Kohli, vice-captain Hardik Pandya and spinner Kuldeep Yadav will be missing the first two matches. Sharma will be leading the team in the third match. While the Indian team is high on confidence, Australia too will be looking forward to giving India tough competition. India and Australia have competed in 146 ODI matches, out of which Australia emerged as a winner in 82 matches; whereas India won 54 matches and 10 matches had no result. Here's all you need to know about IND vs AUS 1st ODI: IND vs AUS 1st ODI Match Details: Date and day: 22 September 2023, Friday Venue: Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali Time: 01:30 pm IST IND vs AUS 1st ODI Squads: India: For First two ODIs: KL Rahul (Captain and wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja (Vice-captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Shardul Thakur, Washington Sundar, R Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna For third & final ODI: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Hardik Pandya (Vice-captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel (subject to fitness), Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, R Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj Australia: 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, Matthew Short, Steven Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa IND vs AUS 1st ODI Live Streaming: Where can you watch India vs Australia 1st ODI live in India? Fans can watch the live telecast of the first ODI between India and Australia on Sports 18. Where can you watch the IND vs AUS 1st ODI live in India for Free? Cricket fans can live stream India and Australia 1st ODI for free on the JioCinema website and app. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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A day after Team India won&nbsp;Asia Cup 2023,&nbsp;the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday (September 18)&nbsp;announced&nbsp;India's squad for their next assignment, the&nbsp;three-match ODI series versus Australia at home. KL Rahul will lead in the first two games whereas Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will feature only in&nbsp;the series finale. The squad sees the return of R Ashwin.&nbsp;The series opener will be held on Friday (September 22) in at the IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali.

The squad has been shared in two parts -- for the opening two games and the series decider. Interestingly, a lot of regulars have been rested with Rahul to lead the second-stringed side in the initial two ODIs. With Axar Patel picking up an injury during the Asia Cup, R Ashwin and Washington Sundar are part of all the three ODIs whereas Ruturaj Gaikwad -- who is set to lead India in the Asian Games starting on September 23 -- is&nbsp;part of the Rahul-led squad.

Meanwhile, Rohit, regular vice-captain Hardik Pandya, Kuldeep Yadav and&nbsp;Kohli will come back for the third and final ODI. In Hardik's absence, Ravindra Jadeja has been named as Rahul's deputy.

For First two ODIs vs Australia:&nbsp;KL Rahul (C &amp; WK), Ravindra Jadeja (Vice-captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Shardul Thakur, Washington Sundar, R Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.

For third and final ODI vs Australia:&nbsp;Rohit Sharma (C), Hardik Pandya, (Vice-captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel (if fit), Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, R Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj.

The likes of Shreyas Iyer, Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav will be eager to make the most of their chances in the upcoming 50-over games, with main focus on the former's fitness. Meanwhile, Ashwin and Sundar will also be desperate to force the Indian team management to make some last-minute changes in the CWC 2023 squad -- which can be done by all teams until September 28 -- with Axar injured. The latter has, however, been added for the third ODI (subject to fitness).&nbsp;

Mohali and Indore will host the first two games&nbsp;on September 22 and 24,&nbsp;respectively. The series finale will take place in Rajkot&nbsp;on September 27 (Wednesday).

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/not-kohli-or-bumrah-pak-great-wasim-akram-names-who-will-be-rohit-led-indias-main-weapon-in-cwc-2023-637142">Not Kohli or Bumrah! Pak great Wasim Akram names who will be Rohit-led India's main weapon in CWC 2023</a>

Recently, Cricket Australia also named a strong squad for the upcoming India series. Pat Cummins and Steve Smith have&nbsp;marked their&nbsp;return after missing the just-concluded South Africa series, in the African nation (which the Aussies lost 2-3).

Australia squad: 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

It is to be noted that the last India-Australia ODIs was held early this year in India, when Steve Smith &amp; Co. won 2-1. If India win the series, they will enter the World Cup as the No. 1 ranked side.

The series is India's last before the CWC 2023 edition. The mega event kicks off in Ahmedabad, India on October 5 with defending champions England taking on New Zealand.

India will meet Australia in their tournament openers on October 8 in Chennai.

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A day after Team India won Asia Cup 2023, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday (September 18) announced India's squad for their next assignment, the three-match ODI series versus Australia at home.

A day after Team India won Asia Cup 2023, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday (September 18) announced India's squad for their next assignment, the three-match ODI series versus Australia at home. KL Rahul will lead in the first two games whereas Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will feature only in the series finale. The squad sees the return of R Ashwin. The series opener will be held on Friday (September 22) in at the IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali. The squad has been shared in two parts -- for the opening two games and the series decider. Interestingly, a lot of regulars have been rested with Rahul to lead the second-stringed side in the initial two ODIs. With Axar Patel picking up an injury during the Asia Cup, R Ashwin and Washington Sundar are part of all the three ODIs whereas Ruturaj Gaikwad -- who is set to lead India in the Asian Games starting on September 23 -- is part of the Rahul-led squad. Meanwhile, Rohit, regular vice-captain Hardik Pandya, Kuldeep Yadav and Kohli will come back for the third and final ODI. In Hardik's absence, Ravindra Jadeja has been named as Rahul's deputy. For First two ODIs vs Australia: KL Rahul (C & WK), Ravindra Jadeja (Vice-captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Shardul Thakur, Washington Sundar, R Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna. For third and final ODI vs Australia: Rohit Sharma (C), Hardik Pandya, (Vice-captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel (if fit), Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, R Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj. The likes of Shreyas Iyer, Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav will be eager to make the most of their chances in the upcoming 50-over games, with main focus on the former's fitness. Meanwhile, Ashwin and Sundar will also be desperate to force the Indian team management to make some last-minute changes in the CWC 2023 squad -- which can be done by all teams until September 28 -- with Axar injured. The latter has, however, been added for the third ODI (subject to fitness). Mohali and Indore will host the first two games on September 22 and 24, respectively. The series finale will take place in Rajkot on September 27 (Wednesday). Also read: Not Kohli or Bumrah! Pak great Wasim Akram names who will be Rohit-led India's main weapon in CWC 2023 Recently, Cricket Australia also named a strong squad for the upcoming India series. Pat Cummins and Steve Smith have marked their return after missing the just-concluded South Africa series, in the African nation (which the Aussies lost 2-3). Australia squad: 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 It is to be noted that the last India-Australia ODIs was held early this year in India, when Steve Smith & Co. won 2-1. If India win the series, they will enter the World Cup as the No. 1 ranked side. The series is India's last before the CWC 2023 edition. The mega event kicks off in Ahmedabad, India on October 5 with defending champions England taking on New Zealand. India will meet Australia in their tournament openers on October 8 in Chennai. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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