INDIA: Rohit Sharma(c), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Shreyas
Iyer, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep
Yadav, Mohammad Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah
AUSTRALIA: Mitchell Marsh, David Warner, Steve Smith, Marnus
Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Alex Carey, Cameron Green,
Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Adam Zampa
India has convincingly won both ODIs against Australia, gaining valuable insights into their team dynamics. Shreyas Iyer and Suryakumar Yadav have shown great form, solidifying their positions for the upcoming World Cup. Ravichandran Ashwin's performance further strengthens his case as an all-rounder in the squad. The Indian team looks formidable, and even if they face a loss in the dead-rubber, their World Cup squad appears settled.
Shreyas Iyer, awarded Player of the Match, expressed his joy and gratitude for the support from teammates, friends, and family. He emphasized his flexibility to bat in any position as per the team's needs.
KL Rahul, the India captain, credited the team's confidence to putting 400 runs on the board and highlighted the need for players to focus on their roles. Despite a few fielding errors, he expressed commitment to learning and improving in the next game. With the World Cup approaching, players returning to the squad aim to make a significant impact.
Australia's captain, Steve Smith, acknowledged India's exceptional batting display, especially by Gill, Iyer, KL Rahul, and Suryakumar Yadav. He highlighted the need for improvement as they prepare for the World Cup, expressing hope for a turnaround in the next game after a series of losses in South Africa and India. Both teams are actively working towards refining their strategies for the upcoming World Cup.
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