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Kohli, Rohit, Bumrah Set For Return As India Eye 'Rare First' Against Australia In 3rd ODI

Skipper Rohit Sharma would fancy a perfect culmination to the Indian team's World Cup preparations as hosts eye a rare clean sweep of Australia in the third and final ODI here on Wednesday. Never before in the history have India whitewashed Australia in the ODI format. In fact, neither of them have achieved such a result, home or away, irrespective of the number of matches played in a series. Given how perfectly everything has panned out for the World Cup hosts in the lead up to the mega tournament, it would only be fitting that India finish with a deserving 3-0 score-line.

Ravichandran Ashwin Shatters Anil Kumble's All-Time Record, Creates History Against Australia

Once against proving his credentials in white-ball cricket, Ravichandran Ashwin put on a show with the ball as India took on Australia in the 2nd ODI of the 3-match series. The marquee spinner, who hasn't been in India's scheme of things in the 50-over format for long, made a strong case for ODI World Cup selection with his performance against the mighty Aussies. As Ashwin claimed three wickets in the Indore match, he went on to shatter an all-time record that was held by the legendary Anil Kumble.

India vs Australia: Why Did David Warner Turn Into A Right-Hander? Teammate's 'Ashwin' Explanation

Southpaw David Warner had to employ a rather bizarre tactic of batting right-handed against R Ashwin in the second ODI because of the turn the Indian was generating from the Indore pitch, said Australia bowling all-rounder Sean Abbott. Australia were never in the hunt after India amassed 399 for five to take an unassailable lead in the three-match series on Sunday. Warner (53) and Abbott (54) were the two Australian batters who got going before the visitors suffered their fifth ODI loss in a row.

After Morale Shattering Loss To India In 2nd ODI, Steve Smith's Honest Admission

Following his side's 99-run loss to India in the second ODI, Australia skipper Steve Smith that having lost five matches in a row ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup in October, his side needs to work on a few things. India outplayed Australia with both bat and ball to clinch the three-match ODI series 2-0 after winning the second match by 99 runs through The Duckworth-Lew–Lewis–Stern (DLS) method at the Holkar Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

"Would Like To Thank Myself": 'Lonely' Shreyas Iyer On Triumphant ODI Return

Doubts can creep in when one has to deal with frequent injuries but Shreyas Iyer says it was his unflinching belief in his abilities that helped him to bounce back from a lonely phase. The Asia Cup that India won marked Iyer's comeback from a back surgery after six months but a back spasm in the middle of the tournament meant he only got to bat once over the course of two weeks. However, the 14 off nine balls he made in India's opener against Pakistan gave him a lot of confidence as he desperately waited for another opportunity.

India vs Australia - "Don't Throw Your Wicket Away...": Virender Sehwag's Advice To Shubman Gill Despite Ton In 2nd ODI

India thrashed Australia by 99 runs (DLS method) in a rain-hit ODI on Sunday to clinch the series 2-0. Shubman Gill was among the batters who shone in the game as India posted a daunting total of 399 for 5 in 50 overs at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore. The right-handed batter scored 104 runs off 97 balls with the help of 6 fours and 4 sixes. Despite the century from Gill, former India Virender Sehwag was not impressed by the batter and suggested that he should have taken his innings deeper.

Yuzvendra Chahal's Eye-Catching 'Name Is Enough' Post As R Ashwin Traps Australia In His Spin Web

India produced a complete performance against Australia in the 2nd ODI on Sunday, with the likes of Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer scoring a century. As the Indian team reached a mamoth total of 399 runs in 50 overs, Australia were bowled out for 217. Among the Indian bowlers, Ravichandran Ashwin arguably impressed the most, picking 3 wickets, including those of David Warner, Josh Inglis and Marnus Labuschagne. Seeing Aswhin bamboozle Australians on a flat track in Indore, fellow Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal posted a 'legendary' tweet for his teammate.

"Coaches Are Doing...": KL Rahul's Honest Take On Missed Catches

India defeated Australia comprehensively in the second ODI encounter on Sunday to seal the three-match series but the victory was not without its challenges. Although the batting and bowling departments excelled, the fielding effort left a lot to be desired. There were a number of fielding errors and two dropped catches which left the team management disappointed. Skipper KL Rahul was asked about the chances after the match and he had a clear answer regarding the fielding effort.

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Kohli, Rohit, Bumrah Set For Return As India Eye 'Rare First' Against Australia In 3rd ODI

Ravichandran Ashwin Shatters Anil Kumble's All-Time Record, Creates History Against Australia

India vs Australia: Why Did David Warner Turn Into A Right-Hander? Teammate's 'Ashwin' Explanation

After Morale Shattering Loss To India In 2nd ODI, Steve Smith's Honest Admission

"Would Like To Thank Myself": 'Lonely' Shreyas Iyer On Triumphant ODI Return

India vs Australia - "Don't Throw Your Wicket Away...": Virender Sehwag's Advice To Shubman Gill Despite Ton In 2nd ODI

Yuzvendra Chahal's Eye-Catching 'Name Is Enough' Post As R Ashwin Traps Australia In His Spin Web

"Coaches Are Doing...": KL Rahul's Honest Take On Missed Catches