Why has India not played Kuldeep Yadav in the ODI series against Australia?

India has yet to play their wicket-taking wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav in the ongoing ODI series against Australia, despite the expectation that he will feature in the final match due to the spin-friendly pitch at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

How has Virat Kohli performed in the ODI series against Australia?

Veteran Indian batter Virat Kohli has suffered a rare double failure in the first two ODIs, registering back-to-back ducks for the first time in his career.

Will Yashasvi Jaiswal get a chance to play in the final ODI against Australia?

Yes, the final ODI is expected to be an opportunity for young Yashasvi Jaiswal to get some game time, as he has yet to feature in the series so far, despite the presence of Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill at the top of the order.

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India Fails to Unleash Spin Ace Kuldeep Yadav in ODI Series Loss to Australia

25 Oct, 2025

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Summary

India yet to play wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav in the series
Veteran Virat Kohli suffers rare back-to-back ducks
Rohit Sharma's half-century not enough to prevent India's ODI series defeat

India Fails to Unleash Spin Ace Kuldeep Yadav in ODI Series Loss to Australia

As of October 25, 2025, the Indian cricket team has suffered a series defeat against Australia in the ongoing three-match ODI series. The Men in Blue lost the first two matches, with their batting order failing to live up to expectations.

One of the biggest surprises has been the rare double failure of veteran Indian batter Virat Kohli, who registered back-to-back ducks in the first two ODIs for the first time in his career. Former Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, on the other hand, weathered the storm against the Australian pacers in the second match, registering a hard-fought half-century of 73 runs.