India vs Australia, 1st ODI Live Score: Teams Begin World Cup preparations in Mohali

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IND vs AUS 1st ODI Live Score and Live Updates: As cricket fans gear up for the intense face-off between India and Australia in the upcoming One Day International (ODI) series, the Australian team has announced some significant changes in their squad.

Australia's team captain, Pat Cummins, has confirmed that two of their key players, Mitchell Starc and Glenn Maxwell will be absent from the action in the first ODI.

In an interesting turn of events, while the absence of Starc and Maxwell will be felt, the squad is set to see the return of veteran Steve Smith. Smith, along with the captain himself, Cummins, will be returning to the ODI post a gap. The first match of the three-part ODI series is scheduled for 22nd September at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali.

Both Cummins and Smith had been out with injuries to their wrist. In addition, Starc had been battling soreness in his groin and shoulder since the Ashes, while Maxwell had been nursing an aggravated ankle injury.

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Fans are eagerly waiting for this exciting clash with high anticipation. Though some key players are missing on the Australian side, the return of seasoned players like Cummins and Smith will surely inject a boost of confidence into the squad. It's going to be a thrilling series of cricket as both the teams prepare with all their might for the upcoming matches, and ultimately, the World Cup series.

Australia Squad: David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Josh Inglis, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey(w), Marcus Stoinis, Cameron Green, Pat Cummins(c), Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Ellis, Sean Abbott, Matthew Short, Spencer Johnson, Tanveer Sangha

India Squad: Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w/c), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Shardul Thakur, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Prasidh Krishna, Washington Sundar