Team India skipper Shubman Gill lost his third consecutive toss in the ongoing ODI series. However, Gill revealed that the side was happy with the outcome, as they too had planned to bowl first in the encounter in Sydney. The visitors made two changes to their lineup for the final match of the ODI series.
Axar Patel and Washington Sundar were retained as spin-bowling all-rounders, while Kuldeep can provide the team with a wrist-spin option. Mohammed Siraj and Harshit Rana, alongside Krishna, form the three fast bowlers in the lineup.
BCCI Did Not Release Official Update on Arshdeep Singh’s Absence
The BCCI did not release an official update on Arshdeep's absence. However, fitness concerns seemed to play a role, as he had suffered cramps late in the Adelaide ODI and required medical attention. The management might have decided to rest him rather than risk further injury in a dead rubber.
On the other hand, Harshit Rana was included in the dead rubber. He had a tough outing in the first match at Perth, conceding 27 runs in four overs during the rain-affected game.
Fans React as Arshdeep Singh Excluded from India’s Playing XI for Sydney ODI
Arshdeep Singh - 2/41Harshit Rana - 2/59 Arshdeep dropped in 3rd ODI vs Australia.But Gautam Gambhir favourite Rana Play.The players who perform well are being removed. The BCCI & Ajit Agarkar should look into this manner of Coach GG.pic.twitter.com/eUTdFjFqqc
— MANU. (@IMManu_18) October 25, 2025
At what basis Harshit Rana playing instead of Arshdeep pic.twitter.com/Oeu1ABp7tc
— ????. (@kingxAman18) October 25, 2025
Arshdeep Dropped but Rana Still playing? pic.twitter.com/dhxlzJAtVK
— Haydos?️ (@GovindIstOdraza) October 25, 2025
Btw Arshdeep Singh is dropped and the one with highest economy is still playing ?Prove that this isn't favouritism pic.twitter.com/zIicmITwrK
— Mumbai Indians FC (@MIPaltanFamily) October 25, 2025
Harshit Rana is ahead of Arshdeep Singh in pace bowling pecking order. Welcome to Indian cricket under Gambhir and Gill. pic.twitter.com/9Dz9DKxMrM
— archith (@InswinginMenace) October 25, 2025
They dropped Arshdeep Singh over Harshit Rana. ? pic.twitter.com/WiwzT2Q8Lm
— Selfless⁴⁵ (@SelflessCricket) October 25, 2025
Harshit rana khud Arshdeep ko better bowler manega ? pic.twitter.com/vDrEKOIAYW
— . (@Rana_jatin_3) October 25, 2025
India dropped Arshdeep Singh, Who Picked more wickets than Siraj and Harshit in the previous two ODIs.?#AUSvIND
— ?????? (@Shebas_10dulkar) October 25, 2025
In the few chances Arshdeep got since Asia Cup, he won a Super Over game and was the best bowler in the ODIs in AustraliaIt's never easy to perform immediately after breaks and yet he's still giving his best He's the first genuine match-winning left arm pacer India have had… pic.twitter.com/Ti8HMJiPfE
— SIVY ?? (@Sivy_Raina3) October 25, 2025
Arshdeep Singh dropped but not Harshit Rana. Gambhir Gill duo is crossing every limit of shame.? pic.twitter.com/QRHCycuTC1
— ???????? (@ImHydro45) October 25, 2025
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