The first match of the three-match ODI series between India and Australia will be played at the IS Bindra Stadium in Chandigarh on Friday. Australian captain Pat Cummins said in the press conference that two injured lethal players of his team will not be able to take part in the first ODI. Cummins also asked whether any plan has been made for Mohammad Siraj or not.
The Australian team sweated profusely in the practice session at the IS Bindra Cricket Stadium in Mohali. The Australian team reached the stadium around 1 pm for practice.
Earlier in the press conference, Australia team captain Pat Cummins while talking to the media called this series important for preparation before the World Cup.
He said that we would like to play a three-match series with a strong team like India to get into the rhythm before the big tournament. When asked about Siraj, Pat Cummins said that we have not made any plans for Siraj yet.
Two important players of the team will not be able to play Pat Cummins said that Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell and bowler Mitchell Starc will not be able to play in the match in Mohali due to injuries. He said about Steve Smith that he has pain in his wrist, he had batted in the practice session on Wednesday. If all goes well, he can bat tomorrow.
Australia’s squad against India is as follows:
Pat Cummins (captain), Sean Abbott, Alex Carey, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Josh English, Spencer Johnson, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Tanvir Sangha, Matthew Short, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis. , David Warner and Adam Zampa.