Updated On: 16 October, 2025 01:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
With Gill and Rohit occupying the opening slot, flamboyant opener Yashasvi Jaiswal would continue to sit on the sidelines. With Hardik Pandya in the recovery process from injury, Chopra names Nitish Kumar Reddy's inclusion at the sixth position

Aakash Chopra (Pic: X/@cricketaakash)
Team India is all set to lock horns against Australia for the three-match ODI series. The first match is scheduled to be played on October 19 at the Optus Stadium in Perth.
Ahead of the series, former cricketer turned commentator, Aakash Chopra, predicted India's playing XI for the first match on Sunday.