India's playing XI from the last time they played an international match in Hobart - where are they now?

Australia and India are set to face off in the third T20I of the five-match series on Sunday, November 2, at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart. While the opening match in Canberra ended in a no-result due to rain, the hosts clinched the second encounter in Melbourne by four wickets.The Men in Blue will be eager to bounce back and secure their first win of the series in Hobart. They can draw inspiration from their previous outing at this venue, which took place in February 2012 in a memorable clash against Sri Lanka during the Commonwealth Bank Series.After being put in to bat, Sri Lanka posted a formidable 320/4, with Tillakaratne Dilshan remaining unbeaten on 160 off 165 balls and Kumar Sangakkara contributing a brisk 105 from 87 deliveries.In reply, Virender Sehwag (30 off 16) and Sachin Tendulkar (39 off 30) provided a solid start, followed by Gautam Gambhir’s composed 63 off 64. However, it was Virat Kohli who stole the show as the right-hander smashed an unbeaten 133 off just 86 balls, laced with 16 fours and two sixes, as India chased down the target in only 36.4 overs to seal a seven-wicket victory.As Team India return to Hobart after more than a decade, here’s a look at the playing XI from their last international appearance at the venue and where those players are now.India’s playing XI from their last international match in Hobart Top order: Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, Gautam GambhirFormer batters Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar opened the innings for India in the game against Sri Lanka. Sehwag retired from international cricket in October 2015 and is now frequently seen in the commentary box. He also serves as the brand ambassador of the Delhi Premier League (DPL).Sachin Tendulkar, on the other hand, continues to feature in various legends’ tournaments and was last seen in action earlier this year in the International Masters League (IML). Under his leadership, India Masters defeated West Indies Masters in the final to lift the title. Tendulkar scored 181 runs in six innings, including a half-century with a best of 64.Meanwhile, Gautam Gambhir currently serves as the head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team. He took charge in July 2024, succeeding Rahul Dravid, and under his guidance, the Men in Blue went on to win the 2025 Champions Trophy.Middle order: Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina, MS Dhoni (C/WK), Ravindra JadejaVirat Kohli was recently in action during the three-match ODI series against Australia, which concluded on October 25. After being dismissed for ducks in the first two games, Kohli bounced back with an unbeaten 74 in the final ODI in Sydney, guiding the visitors to a nine-wicket win. However, Australia clinched the series 2-1.Suresh Raina announced his retirement from international cricket in August 2020. The southpaw was recently seen playing in the Canada Super 60, where he endured a disappointing campaign, managing just 25 runs in four innings while representing the Toronto Sixers.MS Dhoni, who captained the Men in Blue in the match against Sri Lanka, continues to feature in the Indian Premier League (IPL). In the 2025 season, the former wicketkeeper-batter scored 196 runs in 13 innings for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK).Veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja recently played in the two-match home Test series against West Indies, which India won 2-0. He scored an unbeaten 104 in the first Test in Ahmedabad, his only innings of the series, and claimed eight wickets across four innings. Following that, he turned out for Saurashtra in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy, scoring 36 runs in a single innings while going wicketless in the match against Madhya Pradesh.Lower order: Ravichandran Ashwin, Praveen Kumar, Zaheer Khan, and Umesh YadavLegendary spinner Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket in December 2024. He later confirmed his retirement from the IPL in August 2025, but continues to stay connected to the game through post-match analysis videos on his YouTube channel. Additionally, Ashwin is set to represent the Sydney Thunder in the 2025-26 Big Bash League (BBL).Praveen Kumar, who retired from all forms of cricket in October 2018, currently serves as the chief selector of the Uttar Pradesh senior men’s team.India’s 2011 ODI World Cup-winning pacer Zaheer Khan is a regular face in cricket broadcast panels. In September 2025, he stepped down from his role as mentor of IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).Lastly, veteran seamer Umesh Yadav went unsold at the IPL 2025 auction. His last international appearance came in the 2023 World Test Championship final against Australia, where India suffered a 209-run defeat.