India vs Australia 2020 1st ODI Live Updates
A new world and a different shade of retro blue awaits a circumspect Indian cricket team re-entering the international arena without a white-ball colossus in Rohit Sharma, facing the power of a menacing Australia in the first ODI in Sydney on Friday. The absence of an injured Rohit Sharma will certainly leave a huge void at the top of the order, something skipper Virat Kohli would not have imagined at the start of a grueling two-month tour. Also read: Adam Gilchrist apologizes after offering his condolences to Navdeep Saini instead of Mohammed Siraj during the comment
Kohli’s men, who had been on a COVID-imposed international break since the disastrous away series against New Zealand that ended in early March, are now kicking up their international schedule in a series in which many are expected to be made. probing questions. For those who believe in superstition, the return of the 1992 World Cup navy jersey does not bode well as one of India’s worst performances (7th in 9 teams) occurred in that particular edition. . Also read: India vs Australia: two protesters enter the ground holding banners against Adani during the ODI in Sydney
For the more pragmatic, it will be more about how Kohli’s men hit their right mix in the absence of Rohit, whose injury has been a topic of national debate. Whether it’s the young Shubman Gill or the slightly more seasoned Mayank Agarwal, whichever partner a fit Shikhar Dhawan is, the challenge of taking on a Mitchell Starc or Pat Cummins for the first time will remain onerous. Also read: BCCI explains why Rohit Sharma did not travel to Australia and came home after IPL 2020
So ‘King Kohli’ again has his task cut short as he prepares to fight off a high-quality rhythm attack, which will likely be complemented by the wrist twist of Adam Zampa, who has at times been the nemesis of the Indian captain. Facing a team from Australia in their own backyard with a Steve Smith, who is catching up, an eternally hungry David Warner and a great future at Marnus Labuschagne is not the best of proposals and therefore they will get on with it. try some priorities. Over the next two years, 50+ cricket is the least important format, so it will be either a “win at all costs” approach from Kohli and coach Ravi Shastri or a calmer mindset considering the series of tests.
IND vs AUS ODI Squads
India: Virat Kohli (captain), Shikhar Dhawan, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul (week), Sanju Samson (week), Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, Hardik Pandya, Mayank Agarwal, Ravindra Jadeja, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Shami, Morah, Navdeep Saini, Shardul Thakur, T Natarajan
Australia: Aaron Finch (captain), David Warner, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Alex Carey (week), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Sean Abbott, Ashton Agar, Cameron Green, Moises Henriques , Andrew Tye, Daniel Sams, Matthew Wade (goalkeeper).
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