IND vs AUS: Ravindra Jadeja and Sai Sudarshan to Miss Australia Tour, Return Home from Delhi

India's cricket team, fresh off a 2-0 Test series win against the West Indies, is set to tour Australia for a crucial ODI and T20 series beginning October 19, 2025. However, two players who featured against the West Indies—Ravindra Jadeja and Sai Sudarshan—will not be traveling with the team to Australia and will instead return home from Delhi.

Ravindra Jadeja, having retired from T20 internationals, was not selected for the ODI squad due to team balance considerations, particularly because of the presence of another left-arm spinner, Axar Patel. Despite this, Jadeja expressed his desire to play in the 2027 ODI World Cup and remains hopeful about future opportunities.

Sai Sudarshan, despite a strong IPL showing, has yet to secure a spot in India’s ODI and T20 squads and missed selection for the Asia Cup, highlighting the tough competition for places.

The focus now shifts to senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, especially with Rohit relinquishing ODI captaincy and Kohli's career at a pivotal stage. This Australia tour serves as a significant opportunity for both veterans to assert their value and for new leadership under Shubman Gill to establish itself on Australian soil.

India will play three ODIs in Perth, Adelaide, and Sydney, followed by five T20 matches across Canberra, Melbourne, Hobart, Gold Coast, and Brisbane. The tour begins with the team departing Delhi on October 15.Headline: Shubman Gill’s Expectation from Rohit and Virat for Australia Tour

After India's 2-0 Test series win over the West Indies, captain Shubman Gill is now focused on the upcoming Australia tour starting October 19, 2025. When asked about senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, Gill expressed his clear expectations for them. He highlighted the value of their 10-15 years of experience and said he wants to see them fully utilize it by giving their best on the field. Gill said, "I want to see their magic work."

This Australia tour is a crucial opportunity for Rohit and Virat, who are gearing up for the 2027 ODI World Cup. Both have impressive records against Australia in ODIs, with Rohit scoring 990 runs at an average of 58.23 including four centuries, and Virat scoring 802 runs at an average of 47.17 with three centuries. As Shubman Gill leads the team, his message to these veterans is to leverage their experience and continue to contribute significantly to the team’s success.