Ashwin, who is suffering from an abdominal strain has been included in the 13-member squad that will take on Australia in Sydney, writes Cricket Next

Ashwin (abdominal strain) will not play in the fourth and final Test on Wednesday against Australia, Fox Sports Australia reports.

Ashwin is doubtful to play in the Boxing Day Test against Australia due to the abdominal strain that sidelined him for the second Test earlier this month in Perth, Cricket Australia reports.

Ashwin has been ruled out for Friday's second Test against Australia with a side strain, the Sydney Morning Herald reports.

Ashwin claimed figures of three for 57 for India in Australia's first innings during the first Test in Adelaide on Saturday.