Fri Oct 25 17:00:00 UTC 2024: India has announced an 18-man squad for the Border-Gavaskar Test series against Australia, starting November 22 in Perth. Key points include:
– New players: **Abhimanyu Easwaran**, **Harshit Rana**, and **Nitish Reddy** have been selected.
– Notable absences: **Kuldeep Yadav** is excluded due to a chronic left groin issue, while **Mohammed Shami** is sidelined as he recovers from an injury.
– Strong pace lineup: The squad includes **Jasprit Bumrah** and **Mohammed Siraj**, alongside **Akash Deep** and **Prasidh Krishna**, who is returning after rehabilitation.
– Easwaran’s selection is based on his stellar domestic performance, featuring centuries in his last four first-class games.
– Harshit Rana and Nitish Reddy are recognized for their successful IPL seasons, contributing to their Test call-ups.
– Reserves for the squad include **Mukesh Kumar**, **Navdeep Saini**, and **Khaleel Ahmed**.
– **Washington Sundar** returns for the series, while **Axar Patel** is omitted.
Overall, the squad reflects a mix of experience and talent, aiming for success in the upcoming series.
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