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Tanush Kotian, Mumbai’s 26-year-old spin-bowling all-rounder has reportedly been summoned to join the India squad in Melbourne ahead of the fourth Test against Australia in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. His departure follows the retirement of India spin legend Ravichandran Ashwin from international cricket. (Full Coverage | More Cricket News)

Kotian will leave for Australia on Tuesday (December 24, 2024), according to a Sportstar report. The off-spinner, who is a useful right-handed batter as well, was with Mumbai's Vijay Hazare Trophy team in Ahmedabad.

He has been among the foremost spin-bowling all-rounders in Indian domestic cricket recently, helping Mumbai lift the Ranji Trophy 2023-24 title in March this year. Kotian has picked up 101 first-class wickets from 33 games so far at an average of 25.70. He has also amassed 1,521 runs at a healthy average of 41.21.

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The man from Mumbai had scripted history alongside Tushar Deshpande in the Ranji quarter-final against Baroda, with the duo becoming the first pair since 1946 to hit hundreds at number 10 and 11. Kotian remained unbeaten on 120 from 129 balls with 10 fours and four sixes while Deshpande fell for 123 from 129 balls with 10 fours and eight sixes, putting on a staggering 232 runs for the 10th wicket.

Now, the top four teams have entered the semifinals and the last two teams will have to fight for the fifth spot on the table. India have won all of their five matches. Pakistan are second with two wins and two draws.

South Korea, meanwhile, are placed fourth in the standings with 6 points, with one win, three draws, and one loss. They were surpassed by China, who secured 2 wins and as many points. Korea’s season began with a 5-5 draw against Japan, followed by a 2-2 draw with Pakistan, their first victory with a 3-2 win over China, 3-1 loss at the hands of India and a 3-3 draw against Malaysia in their final pool match.

Kotian was previously part of the India A teamhawkplay, which toured Australia ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.