India vs Australia is certainly one of the most intense rivalries in world cricket. Some of the best cricketers in the world shall take on each other in what promises to be a mouth-watering encounter.

The Indian team haven’t done too well in ODI cricket this year. After defeating Australia 2-1 at home, they were whitewashed by New Zealand in the three-match series. Australia, too, have been lackluster, with 3 wins and 6 losses. They defeated England 2-1 in their backyard just before the IPL. However, they lost 3-0 to South Africa in March. Both teams would be looking to set their record straight in this series.

The ODI squad did not have many surprises barring the exclusion of an unfit Rohit Sharma. In his absence, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/we-should-run-him-out-glenn-maxwell-feels-its-tough-for-australian-bowlers-to-dismiss-kl-rahul/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">KL Rahul</a> has been handed over the vice-captaincy of the team. We will analyze the squad that shall be in action from November 27th, as Aaron Finch and Virat Kohli battle it out at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

ODI Squad: Virat Kohli (Captain), Shikhar Dhawan, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul (vice-captain &amp; wicket-keeper), Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, Hardik Pandya, Mayank Agarwal, Ravindra Jadeja, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Shami, Navdeep Saini, Shardul Thakur, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper).

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-397777" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/KL-Rahul-2.jpg" alt="KL Rahul" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-397777" class="wp-caption-text">KL Rahul. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

India have finally been able to get the solution to fix their No.4 conundrum in ODI cricket- Shreyas Iyer. The Mumbai youngster has established himself at the position post the 2019 WC- with 398 runs in 8 innings at an average of 56.86 and a strike-rate of 98.03. This includes 4 half-centuries, and a hundred. He was impressive in the New Zealand tour, getting a hundred and two 50s in the three-match ODI series in February 2020.

Slotting KL Rahul at number 5 has also been a genius move by the team management. KL has grabbed the opportunity with both hands, with scores of 80, 88*, 4, 112 in the 4 matches he played against Australia and New Zealand post the 2019 WC. This allows Mayank Agarwal, Shikhar Dhawan, and youngsters like Shubman Gill and Prithvi Shaw an opportunity to prove themselves as the 2nd opener alongside Rohit Sharma.

Another noteworthy point is that India have their best bowlers fit and raring to go for this intense clash. Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Yuzvendra Chahal are coming off the back of a brilliant IPL season. While the IPL may not necessarily be the best indicator for ODI cricket, it does give an insight into the match readiness of the players. India had defeated Australia earlier in the year, clinching the series 2-1 after suffering a 10-wicket loss in the first game.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-395282" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Rohit-Sharma.jpg" alt="Rohit Sharma" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-395282" class="wp-caption-text">Rohit Sharma. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images)</figcaption>

It has become almost impossible to imagine an India vs Australia 50 over match without ‘Hitman’ Rohit Sharma. The seven-match ODI series in 2013 was the time when Rohit really established himself as a white-ball opener, scoring his first double century at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Since then, Rohit has never looked back. He has amassed 2208 runs in 40 innings, the 2nd most by an Indian, at an average of 61.33.

The top 5 in the ODI team consists of batsmen that tend to rely more on stroke-making and building an inning, rather than sheer power-hitting. While most of them possess a good strike-rate, they aren’t batsmen who can change the course of the game with their six-hitting abilities. KL Rahul is one batsman who can adapt in this role if the top-order gives a good start. Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja possess this skill, which will be crucial lower down the order.

This could be the perfect opportunity for batsmen like Mayank Agarwal, Shumban Gill, and Prithvi Shaw to establish themselves as openers in the 50-overs format. While Dhawan and Rohit would certainly aim to play in the 2023 ODI WC, their age and fitness might end up taking a toll on them. Therefore, it is essential that they grab the limited opportunities that come their way.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-396760" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Navdeep-Saini-and-Shardul-Thakur.jpg" alt="Navdeep Saini and Shardul Thakur" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-396760" class="wp-caption-text">Navdeep Saini and Shardul Thakur. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

When it comes to the ODI side, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami become automatic selections in the playing XI because of their white-ball form in the recent past. However, in the absence of Bhuvneshwar Kumar, the 3rd pacer&#8217;s spot is yet to be taken. It is the perfect opportunity for someone like Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur, or Navdeep Saini to make a mark for themselves in the ODI playing XI.

Nowadays, it seems KL Rahul can do no wrong. In the absence of Rohit Sharma, he has been given the added responsibility of vice-captaincy. Besides, he&#8217;s also the first choice wicket-keeper in ODIs and T20is. Although he did make a few mistakes captaining Kings XI Punjab for the first time, he did very well to lift the morale of the team. This resulted in them winning 5 matches on the trot after losing 6 of their first 7 matches.

These are the opportunities players dream of, and they would certainly be looking to grab them with both hands. If KL does well as the deputy, he can potentially be the successor to Virat Kohli in white-ball cricket. While Bhuvneshwar has been an excellent bowler for India in the past 5-6 years, he has often been plagued with injuries. Therefore, it is essential that the other pacers perform well in his absence so that the Indian team continue to be a formidable ODI side.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-350103" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/CT_364285.jpg" alt width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-350103" class="wp-caption-text">LONDON, ENGLAND &#8211; MAY 25: Hardik Pandya of India. (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images)</figcaption>

India defeated Australia 2-1 in their backyard after clinching the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in January 2019. However, that was a relatively weaker Australian lineup, as the likes of David Warner and Steve Smith were still not allowed to play competitive cricket after the Sandpaper-gate. Both Smith and Warner have an excellent ODI record against India, scoring 937 in 15 innings and 838 runs in 18 innings respectively.

While the return of Hardik Pandya has certainly strengthened the ODI side, he last played an ODI back in the 2019 WC. Besides, he didn’t bowl a single over in the Indian Premier League after coming back from a back injury. He is a more than handy 6th bowling option, as he proved his worth in the World Cup, picking up wickets at crucial stages of the matches.

Even the likes of Aaron Finch and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/we-should-run-him-out-glenn-maxwell-feels-its-tough-for-australian-bowlers-to-dismiss-kl-rahul/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Glenn Maxwell</a>, who had a poor run in the IPL, are in good form in ODIs. Often, these 5th or 6th bowling options tend to trick the top batsmen after a good spell by the premier bowlers. Pandya won&#8217;t be rushed into bowling certainly, but Kohli would look to try and get him back to bowling a few overs here and there once he starts regaining his fitness. Warner and Smith pose a dangerous threat at home, and India would be looking to counter them early on in the innings.

India vs Australia is certainly one of the most intense rivalries in world cricket. Some of the best cricketers in the world shall take on each other in what promises to be a mouth-watering encounter.
The Indian team haven’t done too well in ODI cricket this year. After defeating Australia 2-1 at home, they were whitewashed by New Zealand in the three-match series. Australia, too, have been lackluster, with 3 wins and 6 losses. They defeated England 2-1 in their backyard just before the IPL. However, they lost 3-0 to South Africa in March. Both teams would be looking to set their record straight in this series.
The ODI squad did not have many surprises barring the exclusion of an unfit Rohit Sharma. In his absence, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/we-should-run-him-out-glenn-maxwell-feels-its-tough-for-australian-bowlers-to-dismiss-kl-rahul/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">KL Rahul</a> has been handed over the vice-captaincy of the team. We will analyze the squad that shall be in action from November 27th, as Aaron Finch and Virat Kohli battle it out at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
ODI Squad: Virat Kohli (Captain), Shikhar Dhawan, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul (vice-captain &amp; wicket-keeper), Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, Hardik Pandya, Mayank Agarwal, Ravindra Jadeja, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Shami, Navdeep Saini, Shardul Thakur, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper).
<h3>Strengths:</h3>
<figure id="attachment_397777" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-397777" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-397777" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/KL-Rahul-2.jpg" alt="KL Rahul" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-397777" class="wp-caption-text">KL Rahul. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
India have finally been able to get the solution to fix their No.4 conundrum in ODI cricket- Shreyas Iyer. The Mumbai youngster has established himself at the position post the 2019 WC- with 398 runs in 8 innings at an average of 56.86 and a strike-rate of 98.03. This includes 4 half-centuries, and a hundred. He was impressive in the New Zealand tour, getting a hundred and two 50s in the three-match ODI series in February 2020.
Slotting KL Rahul at number 5 has also been a genius move by the team management. KL has grabbed the opportunity with both hands, with scores of 80, 88*, 4, 112 in the 4 matches he played against Australia and New Zealand post the 2019 WC. This allows Mayank Agarwal, Shikhar Dhawan, and youngsters like Shubman Gill and Prithvi Shaw an opportunity to prove themselves as the 2nd opener alongside Rohit Sharma.
Another noteworthy point is that India have their best bowlers fit and raring to go for this intense clash. Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Yuzvendra Chahal are coming off the back of a brilliant IPL season. While the IPL may not necessarily be the best indicator for ODI cricket, it does give an insight into the match readiness of the players. India had defeated Australia earlier in the year, clinching the series 2-1 after suffering a 10-wicket loss in the first game.
<h3>Weaknesses:</h3>
<figure id="attachment_395282" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-395282" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-395282" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Rohit-Sharma.jpg" alt="Rohit Sharma" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-395282" class="wp-caption-text">Rohit Sharma. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
It has become almost impossible to imagine an India vs Australia 50 over match without ‘Hitman’ Rohit Sharma. The seven-match ODI series in 2013 was the time when Rohit really established himself as a white-ball opener, scoring his first double century at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Since then, Rohit has never looked back. He has amassed 2208 runs in 40 innings, the 2nd most by an Indian, at an average of 61.33.
The top 5 in the ODI team consists of batsmen that tend to rely more on stroke-making and building an inning, rather than sheer power-hitting. While most of them possess a good strike-rate, they aren’t batsmen who can change the course of the game with their six-hitting abilities. KL Rahul is one batsman who can adapt in this role if the top-order gives a good start. Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja possess this skill, which will be crucial lower down the order.
This could be the perfect opportunity for batsmen like Mayank Agarwal, Shumban Gill, and Prithvi Shaw to establish themselves as openers in the 50-overs format. While Dhawan and Rohit would certainly aim to play in the 2023 ODI WC, their age and fitness might end up taking a toll on them. Therefore, it is essential that they grab the limited opportunities that come their way.
<h3>Opportunities:</h3>
<figure id="attachment_396760" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-396760" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-396760" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Navdeep-Saini-and-Shardul-Thakur.jpg" alt="Navdeep Saini and Shardul Thakur" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-396760" class="wp-caption-text">Navdeep Saini and Shardul Thakur. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
When it comes to the ODI side, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami become automatic selections in the playing XI because of their white-ball form in the recent past. However, in the absence of Bhuvneshwar Kumar, the 3rd pacer&#8217;s spot is yet to be taken. It is the perfect opportunity for someone like Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur, or Navdeep Saini to make a mark for themselves in the ODI playing XI.
Nowadays, it seems KL Rahul can do no wrong. In the absence of Rohit Sharma, he has been given the added responsibility of vice-captaincy. Besides, he&#8217;s also the first choice wicket-keeper in ODIs and T20is. Although he did make a few mistakes captaining Kings XI Punjab for the first time, he did very well to lift the morale of the team. This resulted in them winning 5 matches on the trot after losing 6 of their first 7 matches.
These are the opportunities players dream of, and they would certainly be looking to grab them with both hands. If KL does well as the deputy, he can potentially be the successor to Virat Kohli in white-ball cricket. While Bhuvneshwar has been an excellent bowler for India in the past 5-6 years, he has often been plagued with injuries. Therefore, it is essential that the other pacers perform well in his absence so that the Indian team continue to be a formidable ODI side.
<h3>Threats:</h3>
<figure id="attachment_350103" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-350103" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-350103" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/CT_364285.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-350103" class="wp-caption-text">LONDON, ENGLAND &#8211; MAY 25: Hardik Pandya of India. (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
India defeated Australia 2-1 in their backyard after clinching the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in January 2019. However, that was a relatively weaker Australian lineup, as the likes of David Warner and Steve Smith were still not allowed to play competitive cricket after the Sandpaper-gate. Both Smith and Warner have an excellent ODI record against India, scoring 937 in 15 innings and 838 runs in 18 innings respectively.
While the return of Hardik Pandya has certainly strengthened the ODI side, he last played an ODI back in the 2019 WC. Besides, he didn’t bowl a single over in the Indian Premier League after coming back from a back injury. He is a more than handy 6th bowling option, as he proved his worth in the World Cup, picking up wickets at crucial stages of the matches.
Even the likes of Aaron Finch and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/we-should-run-him-out-glenn-maxwell-feels-its-tough-for-australian-bowlers-to-dismiss-kl-rahul/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Glenn Maxwell</a>, who had a poor run in the IPL, are in good form in ODIs. Often, these 5th or 6th bowling options tend to trick the top batsmen after a good spell by the premier bowlers. Pandya won&#8217;t be rushed into bowling certainly, but Kohli would look to try and get him back to bowling a few overs here and there once he starts regaining his fitness. Warner and Smith pose a dangerous threat at home, and India would be looking to counter them early on in the innings.

India vs Australia is certainly one of the most intense rivalries in world cricket. Some of the best cricketers in the world shall take on each other in what promises to be a mouth-watering encounter.
The Indian team haven’t done too well in ODI cricket this year. After defeating Australia 2-1 at home, they were whitewashed by New Zealand in the three-match series. Australia, too, have been lackluster, with 3 wins and 6 losses. They defeated England 2-1 in their backyard just before the IPL. However, they lost 3-0 to South Africa in March. Both teams would be looking to set their record straight in this series.
The ODI squad did not have many surprises barring the exclusion of an unfit Rohit Sharma. In his absence, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/we-should-run-him-out-glenn-maxwell-feels-its-tough-for-australian-bowlers-to-dismiss-kl-rahul/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">KL Rahul</a> has been handed over the vice-captaincy of the team. We will analyze the squad that shall be in action from November 27th, as Aaron Finch and Virat Kohli battle it out at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
ODI Squad: Virat Kohli (Captain), Shikhar Dhawan, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul (vice-captain &amp; wicket-keeper), Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, Hardik Pandya, Mayank Agarwal, Ravindra Jadeja, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Shami, Navdeep Saini, Shardul Thakur, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper).
<h3>Strengths:</h3>
<figure id="attachment_397777" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-397777" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-397777" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/KL-Rahul-2.jpg" alt="KL Rahul" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-397777" class="wp-caption-text">KL Rahul. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
India have finally been able to get the solution to fix their No.4 conundrum in ODI cricket- Shreyas Iyer. The Mumbai youngster has established himself at the position post the 2019 WC- with 398 runs in 8 innings at an average of 56.86 and a strike-rate of 98.03. This includes 4 half-centuries, and a hundred. He was impressive in the New Zealand tour, getting a hundred and two 50s in the three-match ODI series in February 2020.
Slotting KL Rahul at number 5 has also been a genius move by the team management. KL has grabbed the opportunity with both hands, with scores of 80, 88*, 4, 112 in the 4 matches he played against Australia and New Zealand post the 2019 WC. This allows Mayank Agarwal, Shikhar Dhawan, and youngsters like Shubman Gill and Prithvi Shaw an opportunity to prove themselves as the 2nd opener alongside Rohit Sharma.
Another noteworthy point is that India have their best bowlers fit and raring to go for this intense clash. Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Yuzvendra Chahal are coming off the back of a brilliant IPL season. While the IPL may not necessarily be the best indicator for ODI cricket, it does give an insight into the match readiness of the players. India had defeated Australia earlier in the year, clinching the series 2-1 after suffering a 10-wicket loss in the first game.
<h3>Weaknesses:</h3>
<figure id="attachment_395282" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-395282" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-395282" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Rohit-Sharma.jpg" alt="Rohit Sharma" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-395282" class="wp-caption-text">Rohit Sharma. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
It has become almost impossible to imagine an India vs Australia 50 over match without ‘Hitman’ Rohit Sharma. The seven-match ODI series in 2013 was the time when Rohit really established himself as a white-ball opener, scoring his first double century at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Since then, Rohit has never looked back. He has amassed 2208 runs in 40 innings, the 2nd most by an Indian, at an average of 61.33.
The top 5 in the ODI team consists of batsmen that tend to rely more on stroke-making and building an inning, rather than sheer power-hitting. While most of them possess a good strike-rate, they aren’t batsmen who can change the course of the game with their six-hitting abilities. KL Rahul is one batsman who can adapt in this role if the top-order gives a good start. Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja possess this skill, which will be crucial lower down the order.
This could be the perfect opportunity for batsmen like Mayank Agarwal, Shumban Gill, and Prithvi Shaw to establish themselves as openers in the 50-overs format. While Dhawan and Rohit would certainly aim to play in the 2023 ODI WC, their age and fitness might end up taking a toll on them. Therefore, it is essential that they grab the limited opportunities that come their way.
<h3>Opportunities:</h3>
<figure id="attachment_396760" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-396760" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-396760" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Navdeep-Saini-and-Shardul-Thakur.jpg" alt="Navdeep Saini and Shardul Thakur" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-396760" class="wp-caption-text">Navdeep Saini and Shardul Thakur. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
When it comes to the ODI side, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami become automatic selections in the playing XI because of their white-ball form in the recent past. However, in the absence of Bhuvneshwar Kumar, the 3rd pacer&#8217;s spot is yet to be taken. It is the perfect opportunity for someone like Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur, or Navdeep Saini to make a mark for themselves in the ODI playing XI.
Nowadays, it seems KL Rahul can do no wrong. In the absence of Rohit Sharma, he has been given the added responsibility of vice-captaincy. Besides, he&#8217;s also the first choice wicket-keeper in ODIs and T20is. Although he did make a few mistakes captaining Kings XI Punjab for the first time, he did very well to lift the morale of the team. This resulted in them winning 5 matches on the trot after losing 6 of their first 7 matches.
These are the opportunities players dream of, and they would certainly be looking to grab them with both hands. If KL does well as the deputy, he can potentially be the successor to Virat Kohli in white-ball cricket. While Bhuvneshwar has been an excellent bowler for India in the past 5-6 years, he has often been plagued with injuries. Therefore, it is essential that the other pacers perform well in his absence so that the Indian team continue to be a formidable ODI side.
<h3>Threats:</h3>
<figure id="attachment_350103" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-350103" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-350103" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/CT_364285.jpg" alt width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-350103" class="wp-caption-text">LONDON, ENGLAND &#8211; MAY 25: Hardik Pandya of India. (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
India defeated Australia 2-1 in their backyard after clinching the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in January 2019. However, that was a relatively weaker Australian lineup, as the likes of David Warner and Steve Smith were still not allowed to play competitive cricket after the Sandpaper-gate. Both Smith and Warner have an excellent ODI record against India, scoring 937 in 15 innings and 838 runs in 18 innings respectively.
While the return of Hardik Pandya has certainly strengthened the ODI side, he last played an ODI back in the 2019 WC. Besides, he didn’t bowl a single over in the Indian Premier League after coming back from a back injury. He is a more than handy 6th bowling option, as he proved his worth in the World Cup, picking up wickets at crucial stages of the matches.
Even the likes of Aaron Finch and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/we-should-run-him-out-glenn-maxwell-feels-its-tough-for-australian-bowlers-to-dismiss-kl-rahul/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Glenn Maxwell</a>, who had a poor run in the IPL, are in good form in ODIs. Often, these 5th or 6th bowling options tend to trick the top batsmen after a good spell by the premier bowlers. Pandya won&#8217;t be rushed into bowling certainly, but Kohli would look to try and get him back to bowling a few overs here and there once he starts regaining his fitness. Warner and Smith pose a dangerous threat at home, and India would be looking to counter them early on in the innings.

The ODI squad did not have many surprises barring the exclusion of an unfit Rohit Sharma.

SWOT analysis of India's ODI squad for the Australian tour

India vs Australia is certainly one of the most intense rivalries in world cricket. Some of the best cricketers in the world shall take on