Tue Oct 01 04:36:57 UTC 2024: ## India Announces Squad for T20I Series Against Australia: Varun Chakaravarthy Makes Comeback, Mayank Yadav Earns Maiden Call-Up

The Indian selectors have announced a 17-member squad for the upcoming T20I series against Australia, featuring a mix of experienced players and exciting newcomers. The squad sees the return of Varun Chakaravarthy after a three-year hiatus, while young fast bowler Mayank Yadav has earned his maiden national call-up.

Chakaravarthy’s exceptional performance in the recent IPL earned him a spot in the team. He last donned the Indian jersey in November 2021. Another IPL standout, Abhishek Sharma, also makes a comeback after missing the Sri Lanka series. He was impressive in IPL 2024, scoring 484 runs in 16 matches.

Nitish Reddy, who was initially part of the Zimbabwe series, is back in the fold after recovering from injury. He offers a valuable cover for Hardik Pandya, who has been prone to injuries.

Mayank Yadav, who impressed with his pace during IPL 2024, is another exciting addition to the squad. He unfortunately sustained an injury midway through the tournament but has recovered in time for the series.

Hardik Pandya, who missed the ODI series against Sri Lanka due to personal reasons, returns to the T20I team. Ishan Kishan, who was not considered for the Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe T20Is, will be playing in the Irani Cup instead.

The squad features a blend of experience and youth, with the likes of Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson, and Rinku Singh leading the charge, while young talents like Abhishek Sharma, Mayank Yadav, and Nitish Reddy look to make their mark on the international stage.

**India’s T20I squad for the series against Australia:**

Suryakumar Yadav (C), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Riyan Parag, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Mayank Yadav.

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