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No Shami But Nitish Reddy and Abhimanyu Easwaran Called Up as BCCI Announce Squad for BGT 2024-25

BCCI Announced India’s Squad for the Australia Test Series

India BGT Full Squad: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced an 18-member squad for the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 against Australia, introducing significant changes and fresh faces. With a blend of experience and youth, the selectors, led by Ajit Agarkar, aim to bolster the squad’s strength for the five-Test series, a format not seen in BGT since the 1991-92 season. So Let’s take a look at BCCI Announced India’s Squad for the Australia Test Series.

With the selection of 18 players and three traveling reserves, India’s squad showcases a balanced blend of experienced players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravichandran Ashwin, along with young talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Washington Sundar. The inclusion of multiple pace-bowling options indicates a strategy to counter Australia’s batting on varied pitch conditions.

Major Exclusions & New Faces: Shami and Kuldeep Yadav Left Out

India’s pace spearhead Mohammed Shami is a noticeable omission from the squad, as he is yet to recover from his recent injury. Additionally, Kuldeep Yadav’s absence has surprised many, as he was expected to add variety to India’s bowling lineup.

Axar Patel also misses out on this series, making way for other bowlers. The squad sees some fresh faces as Nitish Kumar Reddy and Harshit Rana receive their maiden Test call-ups, a decision that marks the BCCI’s focus on nurturing future talent.

Both players have shown promising potential in domestic cricket, and their inclusion will add depth to India’s all-round options. Abhimanyu Easwaran and Prasidh Krishna also returned to the test setup, with Easwaran expected to provide solidity at the top order.

KL Rahul retains his place in the squad despite recent performance fluctuations, and with the BCCI’s backing, he could serve as a valuable option given his experience in various conditions.

Major Takeaways From BGT 2024-25 Squad Announcement

  • Mohammed Shami and Kuldeep Yadav were not included due to fitness and strategic choices.
  • New call-ups for Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, and Abhimanyu Easwaran.
  • Balanced squad with both youth and experience.
  • The selection committee emphasizes strong pace back up with all-round capabilities.

India 18-Member Squad for Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25:

  • Captain and Vice-Captain: Rohit Sharma (C), Jasprit Bumrah (VC)
  • Batsmen: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan
  • Wicketkeepers: Rishabh Pant (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK)
  • All-rounders and Bowlers: Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar

Reserves: Mukesh Kumar, Navdeep Saini, Khaleel Ahmed

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