India's T20I Squad for Australia: Suryakumar Yadav to Lead with Mumbai Indians Stars
India's Upcoming Tour of Australia
Later this year, Team India is set to embark on a significant limited-overs tour in Australia, featuring three One Day Internationals (ODIs) and five T20 Internationals (T20Is). This series serves as a crucial preparation for the T20 World Cup scheduled for next year, making it an essential outing for the reigning champions.
Suryakumar Yadav Takes the Helm
Suryakumar Yadav has been appointed as the captain for the T20I series against Australia, stepping in for Rohit Sharma, who previously led the team to T20 World Cup success. Yadav has shown remarkable leadership skills, maintaining an unbeaten record in T20I series under his captaincy, and fans are optimistic about his ability to secure another victory in Australia.
Mumbai Indians Players in the Squad
The squad for the T20I series is expected to include five players from the Mumbai Indians franchise. Alongside captain Suryakumar, Hardik Pandya is a confirmed selection. Additionally, star bowler Jasprit Bumrah is anticipated to join the team. Other potential Mumbai Indians representatives include Tilak Varma, a consistent performer in recent T20Is, and Naman Dhir, who has yet to debut internationally but has showcased impressive finishing skills in the IPL.
Probable Squad for the T20I Series
The likely roster for the T20I matches includes: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Sanju Samson, Rishabh Pant, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Naman Dhir, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana, and Jasprit Bumrah.
Full Schedule for India's Tour of Australia
India's tour will kick off with the ODI series starting on October 19 and will wrap up in November. The first ODI will take place in Perth, followed by matches in Adelaide and Sydney. The T20I series will commence on October 29 and conclude on November 8. Here’s the complete schedule:
- Oct 19, 1st ODI, Perth Stadium, Perth
- Oct 23, 2nd ODI, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
- Oct 25, 3rd ODI, Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
- Oct 29, 1st T20I, Manuka Oval, Canberra
- Oct 31, 2nd T20I, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
- Nov 02, 3rd T20I, Bellerive Oval, Hobart
- Nov 06, 4th T20I, Bill Pippen Oval, Gold Coast
- Nov 08, 5th T20I, The Gabba, Brisbane