Abhishek Sharma set to be included in India ODI squad for Australia series - Reports

Abhishek Sharma has scored 173 runs in Asia Cup 2025 so far with SR of 208.

According to several reports, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selectors may include India opener Abhishek Sharma in the squad for the ODI series on the Australia tour, in addition to the Twenty20 Internationals. If that happens, this would be Sharma’s first ODI call-up.

According to reports, the BCCI is eager to begin preparations for the ICC World Cup 2027, and India will play three ODIs and five T20Is in Australia in October and November of this year. On October 19, the ODI series will begin.

With Shubman Gill being the top pick, the question of who will be the second opener in ODIs still stands. What happens to Rohit Sharma now that Abhishek Sharma is competing for the job?

In addition, what will happen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, who made his ODI debut earlier this year against England? With Abhishek Sharma included in the mix, how many openers can India afford in the ODI lineup?

Abhishek Sharma’s Asia Cup performances reason behind his possible India ODI call-up

The BCCI selectors were reportedly impressed by the explosive southpaw’s performance in the shortest format, according to the Times of India, and the management is likely to call him up for an ODI.

The 25-year-old batsman from Punjab is now the Asia Cup’s top run scorer. The most remarkable figure is Abhishek’s blistering 208.43 strike rate on the slow Dubai surface, as he has scored 173 runs in four games.

Abhishek is a perfect fit for Gautam Gambhir’s system because he has also been seen bowling for hours in the nets. He has a similarly outstanding List A record. He has scored 2014 runs at an average of 35.33 and a strike rate of 99.21 in 61 games. Additionally, he has taken 38 wickets with his left-arm spin.

Although the team for the West Indies tests will be announced today by selectors chairman Ajit Agarkar, who is now in Dubai, talks with all parties involved regarding the ODI system and future focus have already started.

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