India Tour Of Australia 2025: Major Setbacks For Australia Ahead Of ODI Series. Australia has been through several issues ahead of the ODI series against India, as many critical players are unavailable due to injury or other reasons. Captain Pat Cummins and all-rounder Cameron Green are ruled out of the series. Josh Inglis, Adam Zampa, and Alex Carey will all miss the first games, forcing last-minute changes to the squad before their opening.
Captain Pat Cummins has been ruled out of the series due to injury, causing a significant obstacle to Australia’s pace attack and leadership group. Cameron Green, the all-rounder, is ruled out as well and further affects the team balance ahead of the first ODI.
To compound the injury issues, Josh Inglis has been ruled out for the first two ODIs, while Adam Zampa and Alex Carey are also unavailable for the first match. The absence of these several key players has now caused Australia to ask new players to strengthen the squad for adequate depth and experience.
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Josh Philippe has been draughted in as a wicketkeeping option ahead of the first ODI, with left-armer Matthew Kuhnemann added to the squad for the series. Following a near-selection earlier, Marnus Labuschagne has been brought in and will strengthen the middle order and provide a solid batting option.
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Australia will be keen to draw on their depth and adaptability to take on India in home conditions, despite the hiccups. The series will be an important test for their depth ahead of a packed international schedule and the lead-up to future ICC tournament.
