**Here’s Why Ravindra Jadeja Was Not Picked for Australia ODIs**
*By Gaurav Tripathi | Oct 04, 2025, 04:32 pm*
Ravindra Jadeja’s absence from India’s ODI squad for the upcoming series against Australia has raised many eyebrows among fans and cricket analysts alike. However, India’s chief selector Ajit Agarkar has clarified that the decision is purely tactical and does not reflect Jadeja’s form or his future in the team.
The three-match ODI series, captained by Shubman Gill, is scheduled to begin on October 19. Below are the key details behind the selection choices.
### Tactical Decision: Team Balance and Conditions
Ajit Agarkar explained that Jadeja’s omission was influenced by the need to maintain team balance and adapt to the conditions expected during the Australia tour. He stated, “Right now, we could only take one left-arm spinner for the Australia series. It wasn’t possible to fit in two.”
The team management has opted for Axar Patel as the left-arm spin option due to his additional batting depth. Alongside Axar, wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav has been included to provide variety in spin bowling. Off-spinning all-rounder Washington Sundar is also part of the squad, adding further balance.
### Future Prospects: Jadeja Remains Integral to India’s Plans
Despite missing this short series, Agarkar affirmed that Ravindra Jadeja remains a key part of India’s long-term plans, including their ambitions for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
He stressed, “Jadeja’s quality is unquestioned. He’s very much part of our plans going forward. He’s clearly in the scheme of things because of how good he is and what he offers us as a batter and a bowler, but particularly in the field as well. So, yeah, it’s just a three-match, short series.”
### Performance Review: Jadeja’s Recent Form
Jadeja has been in excellent touch across all formats recently. In the recently concluded first Test against the West Indies in Ahmedabad, he scored a century and took a four-wicket haul, showcasing his all-round abilities.
While he will sit out the upcoming Australia ODIs, Agarkar assured fans that Jadeja continues to be very much part of India’s ODI plans moving forward.
### Jadeja’s ODI Stats at a Glance
– **Matches:** 204 ODIs
– **Wickets:** 231 wickets at an average of 35.41
– **Five-Wicket Hauls:** 2
– **Economy Rate:** 4.85
– **Batting Runs:** 2,806 runs at an average of 32.62
– **Fifties:** 13
Ravindra Jadeja remains a vital all-rounder for India, offering balance with both bat and ball, along with outstanding fielding skills. His absence in the Australia series is a tactical decision driven by team requirements rather than a reflection on his capabilities or career trajectory.
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*Stay tuned for more updates on India’s squad and the Australia ODI series.*
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