The Australian cricket season commences on October 19 with a series against India. Nathan Ellis, a pacer for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), has stirred discussions among fans. In a recent interview, he unveiled his all-time combined ODI XI featuring players from Australia, India, and England. Notably, he chose to omit legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar from his lineup.
Nathan Ellis’s All-Time ODI XI Without Tendulkar
During a conversation on Fox Cricket, Ellis presented his selection of cricketing greats. This decision raised eyebrows, especially since Tendulkar stands as the leading run-scorer in ODI history with 18,426 runs. His remarkable career included 49 centuries and 96 half-centuries, with an impressive average of almost 45.
Ellis’s Selected Players
- Rohit Sharma
- David Warner
- Virat Kohli
- Ricky Ponting
- Michael Bevan
- MS Dhoni
- Eoin Morgan
- Brett Lee
- Anil Kumble
- Shane Warne
- Jasprit Bumrah
Ellis’s team comprises a mix of modern and past cricket icons, indicating a blend of style and substance in ODI cricket. His choices reflect personal preferences and the changing dynamics of the game.
Upcoming India-Australia White-Ball Tour
The upcoming white-ball series between India and Australia is scheduled from October 19 to November 8, 2025. A total of 8 matches will be held, split between ODIs and T20Is. The schedule includes:
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | October 19 | Perth Stadium, Perth |
| 2nd ODI | October 23 | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
| 3rd ODI | October 25 | SCG, Sydney |
| 1st T20I | October 29 | Manuka Oval, Canberra |
| 2nd T20I | October 31 | MCG, Melbourne |
| 3rd T20I | November 2 | Bellerive Oval, Hobart |
| 4th T20I | November 6 | Gold Coast Stadium, Gold Coast |
| 5th T20I | November 8 | The Gabba, Brisbane |
This series promises to be an exciting showcase of talent and competition in white-ball cricket. Fans eagerly await the clashes between two cricketing powerhouses.
