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Mitchell Starc returns to the Australian ODI squad for the upcoming series against India, alongside uncapped batter Matthew Renshaw. The selectors have also recalled Matt Short and Mitch Owen, who were previously injured. This squad marks a rebuilding phase for Australia's ODI side as they look towards the 2027 World Cup.

Mitchell Starc has retired from T20 Internationals to prioritize Test and ODI cricket, finishing as Australia's second-highest T20I wicket-taker. He aims to stay fresh for upcoming Indian Test tour, Ashes, and 2027 ODI World Cup. Australia named their squad for the T20 series against New Zealand, with Ben Dwarshuis joining the pace attack.

Rahul Dravid and Ravichandran Ashwin humorously revisited the 2023 Border-Gavaskar Trophy controversy, where Ashwin faced accusations of aiding Australia with spin techniques through a Tamil YouTube video. Dravid jokingly mentioned the criticism he received, suggesting Ashwin's coaching was perceived as superior. Ashwin defended himself, while recalling Mitchell Starc's playful reference to the video during the Indore Test.