IND and OFF: A five-match Test series is ongoing between India and Australia. There are already three games in the series. Since then, the two teams have tied 1-1 in this series. Game 4 of the series is important for both teams. The game will be played in Melbourne on December 26. Before this game, the Indian team’s lineup has undergone major changes. BCCI has provided this information.
One change in the Indian team lineup
In the third game of this series, the two teams ended up tied. After the game, Indian star R. Ashwin suddenly announced his retirement. This came as a huge shock to the Indian team and Indian fans. After announcing his retirement, Ashwin returned to India. Now the Indian team has to announce Ashwin’s replacement. BCCI has included Tanush Kotian in the squad as a replacement for R Ashwin. Tanush Kotian is a right-arm spin all-rounder. The Mumbai spin bowling all-rounder will be part of the Australia squad ahead of the fourth match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Kotian received a call from the Indian team for the first time. He will travel to Australia on Tuesday. He is currently playing for Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
How is your career going?
If we look at Kottian’s career, he took 101 wickets in 33 games in first-class cricket. He also scored 1525 runs with the bat. He is a right-arm spin bowling all-rounder. Who can be a good replacement for Ashwin. He played for Rajasthan Royals along with Ashwin. Apart from this, he also played in the India A matches in Australia. This may also be a reason for his inclusion in the Indian team squad.
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