Sunday, Oct 18, 2026

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Harshit Rana, Nitish Reddy get their maiden call-up for Australia tour

Mohammed Shami is not part of the squad while left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav has been advised long-term rehabilitation for his groin injury
Green’s absence may increase Nathan Lyon’s workload, says Mitchell Starc

Says the all-rounder's absence will change Australia's bowling dynamics for the upcoming five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Rohit virtually rules out ‘undercooked’ Shami from Test tour of Australia

Shami last played for India during the ODI World Cup final last year and has been recuperating from an ankle surgery after that
Steve Smith to be back at No 4 in upcoming Test series against India

Post opener David Warner's retirement earlier this year, Smith had willingly volunteered open the innings