T20 Series

Warner had earlier considered retiring after the third Test against Pakistan in January 2024, aiming for a farewell match at the SCG.

This setback prompted Stokes, aged 32, to participate solely as a specialist batter in the 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup held in India, where he returned from his retirement from the format.

​​​​​​​Despite sitting out most of the World Cup after playing just two matches, Kishan stayed mentally fresh and capitalized on his current chances in the ongoing T20I series against Australia.

His aggressive innings propelled India to a formidable 235 in their 20 overs, setting the stage for a comprehensive 44-run victory as Australia was restricted to 191/9.

India's innings was marked by stellar performances from their young talents. Yashasvi Jaiswal (53), Ruturaj Gaikwad (58), and Ishan Kishan (52) played pivotal roles, etching their names in history as the first Indian top-three trio to each secure fifty-plus scores in a T20I match.

Australia's Josh Inglis delivered a stunning performance, scoring 110 off 50 balls, marking his maiden T20I century, while Steven Smith contributed with a half-century as Australia posted a formidable 208/3.

Opting to bowl first, India faced a daunting task as Australia, powered by Josh Inglis' blistering century off just 47 balls and his record-setting 130-run partnership with Steve Smith, posted a commanding total of 208/3 in their 20 overs.

Following India's loss to Australia in the final held in Ahmedabad, the national selection committee convened at the Narendra Modi Stadium and took the decision to grant rest to all players, except Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, and the inclusion of Prasidh Krishna as a replacement for the injured all-rounder Hardik Pandya.

Pandya was gradually trying to regain his bowling form under the guidance of strength and conditioning coaches at the nets

Scheduled to kick off on November 23 in Vizag and wrap up in Hyderabad on December 3, the five-match T20 series might see Yadav stepping into the captain's role.