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The first T20I of the five-match series between Australia and India, which is being played at Manuka Oval in Canberra, was called off due to persistent rain on Wednesday.

Ahead of the series opener, all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy was ruled out for the first three T20Is. He is recovering from his left quadriceps injury sustained during the second ODI in Adelaide. The 22-year-old complained of neck spasms, which have impacted his recovery and mobility. The BCCI Medical Team is monitoring his progress.

Earlier in the game, Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh won the toss and opted to field first.

Batters Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill came out in the middle to open the innings for the Men in Blue. Both batters started off their innings carefully and later accelerated. Gill and

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