SYDNEY: India’s seam-bowling all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy was unavailable for selection in the third and final ODI against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday due to a left quadriceps injury sustained during the second match in Adelaide, the BCCI confirmed.

His absence paved the way for left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav to make his first appearance in the ODI series, while left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh was replaced by fast bowler Prasidh Krishna.

"Nitish Kumar Reddy sustained a left quadriceps injury during the second ODI in Adelaide and was subsequently unavailable for selection for the third ODI. The BCCI Medical Team is monitoring him on a daily basis," said the BCCI in an official statement.

With the series already decided in Australia’s favour, India’s bowling

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