New Delhi, Oct. 18 -- Former flamboyant Australia opener Matthew Hayden believes India has a blend of youth and experience, which is the key to "success" in ODI cricket ahead of the three-match series down under.

India's 15-member squad is a mix of prospects, including captain Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh and others. At the same time, established mainstays Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shreyas Iyer bring along a wealth of experience with them. For Hayden, India's combination is the formula for success.

"Success in ODI cricket, in my opinion, you have to have a squad of good youth and good experience as well. That's exactly what ODI cricket is meant for, Team India. The youthful energy of a Jaiswal versus...