Kuldeep Yadav Overlooked Again as Gautam Gambhir Supports Harshit Rana for Second ODI in Adelaide Cricket

The second ODI between India and Australia is set to take place at the Adelaide Oval. India seeks to recover from a disappointing loss in the first match. The team aims to level the series before it heads to Sydney for the final game.

Kuldeep Yadav Overlooked Again as Gautam Gambhir Supports Harshit Rana

In a surprising turn of events, Kuldeep Yadav has not been included in India’s squad for the second ODI. The Indian team had experienced a heavy defeat in Perth, leading many to expect changes in the lineup.

Match Details

• Location: Adelaide Oval
• Date: TBD
• Series: India Tour of Australia

India’s Lineup Updates

The toss for the second match has concluded, with Australia winning and opting to chase. India will maintain their existing XI from the previous game, which comprises three pacers and two spinners. This includes Axar Patel and Washington Sundar as the spin options.

Nitish Reddy continues as the seam-bowling all-rounder in India’s squad. The Adelaide pitch is favorable for batting, resembling conditions typical in the Indian subcontinent, which India hopes to utilize effectively.

Key Players

Highlighted players for India include Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Both players struggled in the first ODI and are under pressure to deliver strong performances in this crucial match.

Australia’s Squad Changes

Australia, looking to solidify their dominance, has made three adjustments to their team. Alex Carey and leg spinner Adam Zampa return, alongside Xavier Bartlett. The players dropped from the squad include Josh Philippe, Matt Kuhnemann, and Nathan Ellis.

Projected Playing XIs

• India’s Playing XI:
  • Shubman Gill (c)
  • Rohit Sharma
  • Virat Kohli
  • Shreyas Iyer
  • KL Rahul (wk)
  • Axar Patel
  • Nitish Reddy
  • Washington Sundar
  • Harshit Rana
  • Arshdeep Singh
  • Mohammed Siraj
• Australia’s Playing XI:
  • Mitchell Marsh (c)
  • Travis Head
  • Matt Short
  • Alex Carey
  • Matt Renshaw
  • Cooper Connolly
  • Mitchell Owen
  • Mitchell Starc
  • Xavier Bartlett
  • Adam Zampa
  • Josh Hazlewood

As the match approaches, fans eagerly await how both teams will perform. The stakes remain high for India as they aim to redeem themselves and remain competitive in the series.