**Here’s Why Ravindra Jadeja Was Not Picked for Australia ODIs**
*By Gaurav Tripathi | Oct 04, 2025, 04:32 pm*
Ravindra Jadeja’s omission from India’s ODI squad for the upcoming series against Australia has raised many eyebrows among fans and experts alike. However, India’s chief selector Ajit Agarkar has clarified that the decision was purely tactical and does not reflect Jadeja’s form or his future with the team.
### Tactical Decision: Team Balance and Conditions
Agarkar explained that the team combination and the playing conditions in Australia influenced the selection choices. “Right now, we could only take one left-arm spinner for the Australia series. It wasn’t possible to fit in two,” he said.
The management chose Axar Patel as the left-arm spin option due to his additional batting depth, complemented by the wrist-spin variety offered by Kuldeep Yadav. Off-spinning all-rounder Washington Sundar is also included in the squad, adding to the team’s spin options.
### Jadeja’s Future Prospects Remain Bright
Despite missing out on this short three-match ODI series, Agarkar emphasized that Jadeja remains a key part of India’s long-term plans, including the 2027 ODI World Cup. He stated, “Jadeja’s quality is unquestioned. He’s very much part of our plans going forward. He offers us so much as a batter, a bowler, and particularly in the field as well.”
“It’s just a three-match, short series,” Agarkar added, reassuring fans of Jadeja’s continued importance to the team.
### Reviewing Jadeja’s Recent Performance
Jadeja has been in excellent form across all formats recently. In the first Test against the West Indies in Ahmedabad, he scored a century and took a four-wicket haul, showcasing his all-round capabilities.
Although he will miss the ODI tour of Australia, his consistent performance ensures that he remains very much a contender for India’s ODI squad moving forward.
### Ravindra Jadeja’s ODI Career Stats
– Matches: 204 ODIs
– Wickets: 231 at an average of 35.41, including two five-wicket hauls
– Economy Rate: 4.85
– Runs Scored: 2,806 with an average of 32.62
– Fifties: 13
Jadeja’s impressive stats reflect his valuable contributions with both bat and ball and reinforce why he remains an integral part of India’s cricketing future.
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The three-match ODI series against Australia will be captained by Shubman Gill and starts on October 19. Fans can expect a competitive series as India adapts its squad for Australian conditions.
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