Overview

• Selectors omitted Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma from India A squads for the three unofficial ODIs against Australia A starting September 30 in Kanpur.
• Reports say chief selector Ajit Agarkar recently reached out to Kohli about his ODI plans, with limited communication from the batter’s side.
• Team management had wanted both seniors to gain match practice in the India A games; Rohit has completed fitness work and trained, while Kohli’s stance remains unclear.
• Kohli last played international cricket in March and has not featured in competitive matches since the IPL final in early June; both he and Rohit stepped away from Tests in May.
• India’s Australia tour includes three ODIs on October 19, 23 and 25 in Perth, Adelaide and Sydney, with final squad selections yet to be announced.