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IND vs AUS: A five-match Test series is being played between India and Australia. Three matches of this series have been played. After which this series is tied 1-1 between the two teams. The fourth match of the series is going to be important for both the teams. This match will be played in Melbourne from December 26. Before this match, a big change has been made in Team India's squad. BCCI has given this information.

One change in Team India's squad

The result of the third match of this series being played between the two teams ended in a draw. After this match, India's star spinner R Ashwin suddenly announced his retirement. Which was a big shock for Team India and Indian fans. After announcing his retirement, Ashwin has returned to India. Now Team India had to announce a replacement for Ashwin. BCCI has included Tanush Kotian in the squad as a replacement for R Ashwin. Tanush Kotian is a right-handed spin all-rounder. Mumbai's spin-bowling all-rounder will be included in Australia's team before the fourth match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Kotian has received a call from Team India for the first time. He will leave for Australia on Tuesday. He is currently participating in the Vijay Hazare Trophy for the Mumbai team.

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If we take a look at Kotian's career, he has taken 101 wickets in 33 matches in first class cricket. He has also scored 1525 runs with the bat. He is a right-handed spin bowling all-rounder who can replace Ashwin well. He has played with Ashwin in Rajasthan Royals. Apart from this, he has also been a part of India A matches played in Australia. This can also be a reason that he can be included in Team India's squad.

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