The much-anticipated announcement of India’s ODI squad for the upcoming series against Australia brought several headline-worthy updates. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have returned to the squad, while Shubman Gill has been appointed as the new ODI captain, taking over from Rohit. However, one notable omission that grabbed attention was all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja.

Jadeja, who has been a consistent performer for India and played a pivotal role in the Champions Trophy triumph, has been left out of the three-match ODI series against Australia starting October 19. His exclusion sparked speculation about his future in India’s ODI setup.

At the post-announcement press conference, Ajit Agarkar clarified that Jadeja’s rest was a strategic decision rather than a reflection on his form or abilitie

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