India vs Australia 2019: Why Marcus Stoinis is Missing Out from Playing XI?

Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis is missing from the playing XI due to a thumb injury in the ongoing fourth One Day International against India at Mohali. Meanwhile, Australia’s novice player Ashton Turner has replaced Marcus Stoinis in the final XI. Furthermore, Jason Behrendorff returns to the playing XI in place of Nathan Lyon.

On the other hand, Marcus Stoinis had scored a good knock of 52 runs in the second ODI which India won by eight runs. Stoinis left too many to get in the final two overs as he tried to take the match deep. However, the talisman all-rounder could not add the finishing touches to Australia’s chase of 250 runs.

Stoinis was in good form.

Meanwhile, Marcus Stoinis had suffered a blow to his hand while fielding in the third ODI at Ranchi. Stoinis is replaced by Ashton Turner who made his ODI debut in the first match of the series at Hyderabad.

Consequently, Stoinis absence is a huge blow for Australia as he is a vital player for the visitors. Stoinis can contribute with both bat as well as the ball and he was awarded as Australia’s ODI player of the year.

On the other hand, India has made four changes to their playing XI. MS Dhoni is been rested as Rishabh Pant has replaced him. KL Rahul gets a chance in place of Ambati Rayudu. Bhuvneshwar Kumar replaces Mohammed Shami whereas Yuzvendra Chahal gets in place of Ravindra Jadeja.

India currently leads the series by 2-1. Indian skipper Virat Kohli won the toss and decided to bat first in the fourth ODI. The hosts have got off to a good start as they are currently 48-0 in nine overs. Shikhar Dhawan is looking in good touch as he has raced to 40 off just 33 balls.