Focus again on Ashwin in final ODI before World Cup

India's Unassailable Lead: India has an unassailable series lead against Australia as they prepare for the final ODI in Rajkot.

World Cup Preparation: This final ODI was initially seen as an opportunity for India's World Cup squad to firm up plans and prepare before the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup.

Limited Player Pool: India's squad for the final ODI is reduced to just 13 players due to various reasons, including rest, personal matters, and illness.

Player Absences: Key players missing from the final ODI include Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya, Mohammed Shami, Shardul Thakur, and Axar Patel.

Axar Patel's Injury: Axar Patel continues to be unavailable due to a left quadriceps strain sustained during the Asia Cup.

Selection Dilemma: India's selectors must decide whether to stick with Axar Patel or consider off-spinner R Ashwin for the World Cup squad.

Team's Recent Performance: India's ODI team has performed well in recent matches, with both batsmen and bowlers showing good form.

Ashwin's Impressive Bowling: R Ashwin has put in impressive bowling performances in the last two ODIs, taking key wickets.

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