3 players who could be crucial to India's fortunes in the ODIs

#2 Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma

Australia is one nation where touring batsmen often struggle to score runs. But, 'The Hitman' has enjoyed performing white-ball cricket Down Under. The right-handed batsman likes the bounce, and pulls and drives the ball to perfection.

In 2016, he scored an impressive 171 runs off 163 balls during the Perth ODI against Australia. This fluid knock included 7 sixes and 13 fours. It's the second highest score by any touring cricketer, only behind Jason Roy’s 180 runs.

Rohit has played 27 matches and scored 1143 runs on Australia soil, with an exceptional average of 51.96. Rohit Sharma needs no more motivation to defeat Australia.

#3 Yuzvendra Chahal

Yuzvendra Chahal

Yuzvendra Chahal has been a crucial wicket-taking option for India in the middle overs. The leg-spinner has bowled amazing in tandem with Kuldeep Yadav.

In June 2016, Chahal made his first ODI appearance for India against Zimbabwe. Since making his debut, he has established himself as a consistent fixture in the Men in Blue team and has so far represented India in 34 ODIs.