The BCCI selectors on Saturday announced a strong 15-member squad for the series against Australia, with Gill set to lead the side for the first time in the format after being named as Rohit’s successor.
The 37-year-old revealed the announcement at Marvel Stadium on Thursday, prior to the Renegades' match against the Hobart Hurricanes, claiming this will be his final BBL season.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) congratulated Australia's Aaron Finch for a wonderful international career that saw him lead his team to victory in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021.
In second innings of the game Southee (3/6) and Santner (3/31) ensured that Australia never got going in their tall chase to be skittled out for just 111 in 17.1 overs
The winners will be announced at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on November 13 after 45 games spread over 28 days.
While Finch scored a brilliant 110 runs himself, Warner scored 128 runs. The duo thus stitched together the highest opening stand while chasing.
Earlier, skipper Aaron Finch had won the toss and had decided to bowl. The Australian bowlers proved the captain right by bundling out the Men in Blue for 255 runs.
India last played an ODI at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in 2017.
However, India’s horror defeat to South Africa at this venue had also come while chasing.
For the record, by the time the 2023 World Cup arrives, Finch would have turned 37.
