India vs Australia | Natarajan added to ODI squad as Saini's back-up; Ishant Sharma ruled out of Test series
Natarajan, who had impressed during the IPL 2020 for Sunrisers Hyderabad, had already been named in the T20I squad of India.
“The All-India Senior Selection Committee has added T Natarajan to India’s squad for the three-match ODI series against Australia starting Friday (November 27). Navdeep Saini (has) complained of back spasm and Natarajan has been added as a back-up,” a release from the BCCI said.
However, it was curtains for veteran pacer Ishant Sharma, who is recovering from a side strain that he picked up while playing for Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2020. He has been ruled out of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
The BCCI also said Rohit Sharma will be assessed on December 11 to have a clear picture on his fitness. Rohit has been named in the Test squad for the last two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
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