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Thakur hasn’t played ODIs since 2023 World Cup, with Siraj, Arshdeep, and others as preferred options.
Chahal has been ignored in white-ball formats, with Washington Sundar and Kuldeep providing spin variety.
Shami is dropped as younger pacers Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana get the spot.
Jadeja misses out, with Axar Patel picked as a similar left-arm all-round option.
Bumrah has been rested for the ODI series to manage workload after Asia Cup and home Tests.
These players were part of India’s 2020-21 Australia tour but won’t feature in the 2025 ODI series.
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