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Ravindra Jadeja’s omission is the biggest surprise. The selectors went with Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, and Washington Sundar instead, focusing on spin variety over experience. 2 / 9

Mohammed Shami, one of India’s top performers in the Champions Trophy, finds no place in the squad. With India opting for younger pacers, Shami’s absence hints at a transition phase. 3 / 9

Varun Chakravarthy, who shared the highest wicket tally in the Champions Trophy, has been ignored. Selectors appear to prefer all-round spin options for better balance in Australian conditions. 4 / 9

All-rounder Hardik Pandya is recovering from a quadriceps injury and has been ruled out of the series. His absence leaves a major gap in India’s pace-bowling all-rounder department. 5 / 9

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