India, Oct. 19 -- The ODI series between India and Australia has started with the first match at the Optus Stadium in Perth. The match marks the beginning of a new era in Indian cricket as far as ODIs are concerned. This is the first match since Shubman Gill has taken over the captaincy of the team in the format from Rohit Sharma.

India looked to back their all-rounders for the match while lengthening their batting. This, in turn, led to a selection call that surprised many experts and fans: the exclusion of Kuldeep Yadav. If this is the template of the Indian team's selection for the World Cup 2027, then these are dangerous signs. It deprives the team of a genuine strike option in the middle overs.

The result of the ODI matches in mode...