IND vs AUS: Shubman, who scored a century in the second ODI against Australia, will not be part of the third ODI.
In the India vs Australia ODI series, Shubman Gill’s brilliant batting was on display in the second ODI. The Indian team secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in the 3-match series by defeating Australia by 99 runs in that match.
Shubman Gill completed his innings with a century in that game. Now, news has emerged that he will not be part of the team for the third ODI. Additionally, a fast bowler from the team will also be returning home.
IND vs AUS 3rd ODI Indian Team’s Workload Management in Focus
Both Shubman Gill and Shardul Thakur will not be part of the Indian team in the third and final ODI against Australia, which is scheduled to be held in Rajkot. The Indian team management has decided to rest these players due to workload management.
According to reports from the Indian Express, Shubman Gill and Shardul will travel to Guwahati with the team for the third match in Rajkot, where the Indian team will play its first warm-up match against England.
This century marked Shubman Gill’s fifth century this year. With one century against Australia in Indore and two centuries against New Zealand. Additionally, he has scored one century each against Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Australia. He has also demonstrated his T20 prowess by scoring a century. He currently leads the list of players with the most runs in the ODI tournament in 2023, accumulating 1230 runs in 20 innings at an average of 72, with a strike rate of 105.
IND vs AUS 3rd ODI Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli Return
The entire focus of the Indian team management is now on the World Cup, and they are diligently managing the workload of their players. Indian captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were rested for the first two ODIs against Australia. Both senior players will now be part of Team India in the third and final ODI. Jasprit Bumrah was also rested for the second match and returned to Mumbai to spend time with his family.
