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Now this is big, Dhoni "rested" for 1st test, Ironical that someone who averaged so poorly in England would be captain.
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And the squad -
As expected Gambhir is dropped...
Now this is big, Dhoni "rested" for 1st test, Ironical that someone who averaged so poorly in England would be captain.
MS Dhoni has been rested for the first Test against Australia in Brisbane from December 4 to ensure his recovery from a right thumb injury. In his absence, Virat Kohli will lead India in the match.
With Wriddhiman Saha expected to take the wicket-keeping gloves in Dhoni's absence, the Indian selectors have opted for another back-up, picking Naman Ojha. Ojha will travel with the team as cover for Saha only for the first Test and will return once Dhoni joins the squad.
India news : Rahul, Karn, Raina in Test squad for Australia | Cricket News | Australia v India | ESPN Cricinfo
And the squad -
India's Test squad for Australia MS Dhoni (capt), Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan, M Vijay, KL Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Rohit Sharma, Suresh Raina, Wriddhiman Saha, Naman Ojha*, R Ashwin, Karn Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma, Umesh Yadav, Varun Aaron
*Ojha has been included only for the first Test.
As expected Gambhir is dropped...