India: It seems like India is approaching this upcoming series with a fresh perspective and a revamped squad after their ODI series victory against Australia. The disappointment of the World Cup final might be left behind as they gear up with a new T20 team and a change in leadership.
Hardik Pandya’s injury has led to Suryakumar Yadav stepping in as the new T20 captain, and notable names like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and others won’t be part of this T20 series, giving way to a younger and less experienced lineup.
The batting order will feature relatively inexperienced players like Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ishan Kishan opening, supported by Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Verma, and Runku Singh in the middle order alongside skipper Suryakumar Yadav. The squad includes Washington Sundar as a batting all-rounder, while Axar Patel and Shivam Dube serve as bowling all-rounders.
The bowling unit has seen a complete overhaul with Ravi Bishnoi leading the charge, accompanied by Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Avesh Khan, and Mukesh Kumar. None of these bowlers were part of the World Cup squad, highlighting India’s fresh approach with a younger ensemble.
With this fresh team, India is expected to put forth a strong performance in the series, despite the relative lack of experience among the players.
Australia: Australia seems to have surprised many with their World Cup victory, especially after their preceding ODI series loss against India. Now, they’re heading into the upcoming five-match T20 series with a revamped squad and leadership under regular T20 captain Matthew Wade.
The Australian team has undergone several changes, dropping key players and offering opportunities to younger talents. The batting order will be led by Matthew Short, supported by Tim David, Steven Smith, and Travis Head, who showcased exceptional performances in the World Cup. Players like Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, and Aaron Hardie, known for their batting prowess, are expected to play significant roles in this series. Wicket-keeper batsman Josh Inglis will join skipper Matthew Wade in stabilizing the batting lineup.
In terms of the bowling unit, Tanveer Sangha takes charge, backed by Nathan Ellis, Jason Behrendorff, and Adam Zampa. These alterations in both batting and bowling units signify Australia’s intention to infuse fresh talent and explore different combinations for this series.
