Overview

• Multiple outlets report Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are expected to be named in the ODI squad for the three-match series in Australia starting October 19.
• PTI says the Ajit Agarkar-led selection panel will convene on October 4 during the West Indies Test in Ahmedabad to decide both ODI and T20I squads.
• Hardik Pandya and Rishabh Pant are unavailable due to injuries, prompting discussions on replacements for the middle order and wicketkeeping duties.
• Workload management for Jasprit Bumrah and Shubman Gill is under active consideration, with reports suggesting potential rests for some or all white-ball games.
• Rohit Sharma’s ODI captaincy is set for discussion with no decision announced, while Sanju Samson is tipped over Dhruv Jurel as the second wicketkeeper and Nitish Kumar Reddy is viewed as a candidate to cover for Pandya.