India's predicted starting XI for ODI series against Australia

6) Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya, who hasn’t played for India since September 22 last year, has been picked for the ODI series. The all-rounder had been named in the squad for the home ODI series against South Africa in March but it was called off because of growing concerns over COVID-19.

Hardik Pandya has been India’s best all-rounder for quite a while now. His ability to clear the boundaries at will makes him an “X Factor” in India’s ODI team. He will be batting at 6 and play the role of an aggressor like he always does.

Indian fans would hope that he would be at his best against Australia this time around. However, there’s one issue which might have an impact on India’s team combination in this series going ahead. Pandya hasn’t bowled of late and he’ll mostly have to play this ODI series against Australia a proper batsman. Bowling him would be a risk as he would be without match practice.