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Rohit Sharma's come back in the team has created quite a chaos among the cricketing fraternity and fans. BCCI has announced the squads for the Australia tour last week but surprisingly Rohit Sharma was not named in any of the Squad.
Sourav Ganguly, the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has given an update on Rohit Sharma's unavailability for the tour of Australia. Rohit Sharma has injured himself while playing against Kings XI Punjab in the IPL. This is the reason why is excluded for the Test, ODI and T20I series on the Australian tour.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Aussie batsman Shane Watson has announced his retirement from franchise cricket after CSK won their last league game against Kings XI on Sunday.
Former Australia captain, Steve Smith has ruled out of the upcoming Big Bash League which is scheduled to get underway from December 10, citing concerns over prolonged stay in a bio-secure bubble in the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Team India is scheduled to travel Australia for three T20s, three ODIs and four Test matches by the end of this month. BCCI has reportedly given a verbal assurance to India players that their families will be allowed to travel with them for the tour.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) named KL Rahul as vice-captain of the limited-overs sides in the absence of Rohit Sharma. Speaking on his appointment as a vice-captain for Australia tour, Rahul said that it is undoubtedly a proud moment for him and he is very happy and excited at the same time. The batsman further added that the upcoming two-three months are very important and he is looking forward to making most of this opportunity.
Rohit Sharma is currently suffering from a hamstring injury. He got injured while playing against Kings XI Punjab. Former India batsman, Virender Sehwag said that during his days a player was not picked up if he was injured on the selection day.
Cricket Australia's National Selection Panel on Thursday selected the team for the ODI and T20 series played with India. The hosts' team has been announced for the ODI and T20 series, played between India and Australia.
After MS Dhoni's retirement from international cricket, Team India is going to make its first international tour. Before this series, BCCI gave a tribute to its former captain MS Dhoni.
Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag, has said that he is not surprised at Pant's omission from the squad. He said that the exclusion of Rishabh Pant from ODIs and T20s is the right decision.