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India A vs Australia A: ODI clash begins Oct 6!
6 Oct
Summary
- India A and Australia A will play three unofficial ODIs starting October 6.
- Young pacers are given a key opportunity to impress selectors.
- Hardik Pandya is ruled out due to a right shin injury.
The first unofficial ODI between India A and Australia A is scheduled to commence on October 6 in Puducherry. This three-match series provides a significant opportunity for emerging Indian talent to impress selectors and vie for spots in the senior squad. Ruturaj Gaikwad will captain a strong India A side, which includes notable players like Sai Sudharsan and Devdutt Padikkal.
The series also highlights young pacers such as Gurjapneet Singh, Arshad Khan, and Yash Thakur, who will aim to make a strong impression against Australia A's experienced lineup. Hardik Pandya was initially expected to participate but has been sidelined due to a right shin injury, with Suryansh Shedge named as his replacement.
The opening match's timing has been adjusted to 2:00 PM IST, while subsequent matches on October 9 and 11 will begin at 9:30 AM IST, all at the Cricket Association Puducherry Siechem Ground. Fans can catch the action on Star Sports Network and JioHotstar.
