India Squad for Australia: In a significant leadership change, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has named Shubman Gill as the new captain of India’s ODI squad for the upcoming bilateral series against Australia. The senior men’s selection committee finalized the squads for the three-match ODI and five-match T20I series scheduled for October-November 2025.
Gill’s elevation to the ODI captaincy marks a new chapter in India’s white-ball cricket, with the young and talented batsman entrusted to lead the side Down Under. Rohit Sharma, who previously led the ODI unit, will continue to be part of the squad but has relinquished captaincy duties, allowing Gill to bring fresh energy and vision to the team. This move is widely seen as part of the BCCI’s strategy to groom the next generation of leaders while managing workload and longevity for senior players.
The ODI squad features a blend of experienced stalwarts and exciting young talent. Alongside Gill, the likes of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are included, adding depth and experience. Shreyas Iyer will serve as the vice-captain, while all-rounders like Axar Patel and key bowlers such as Mohammed Siraj and Arshdeep Singh provide balance to the unit. Wicketkeeping duties will be shared between KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel, highlighting the selectors’ focus on nurturing future options.
India’s ODI squad: Shubman Gill (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (VC), Axar Patel, KL Rahul (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Yashasvi Jaiswal.
🚨 India’s squad for Tour of Australia announced
— BCCI (@BCCI) October 4, 2025
Shubmam Gill named #TeamIndia Captain for ODIs
The #AUSvIND bilateral series comprises three ODIs and five T20Is against Australia in October-November pic.twitter.com/7VCBXs03p4
India’s T20I Squad
For the T20I series, Suryakumar Yadav will lead the team, with Gill named vice-captain. The squad boasts dynamic players like Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, and the ever-reliable Jasprit Bumrah, making India a strong contender across formats.
India’s T20I squad: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill (VC), Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Sanju Samson (WK), Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar.
The series kicks off with the first ODI on October 19th at Perth’s iconic stadium, followed by matches in Adelaide and Sydney. The T20I leg begins on October 29th in Canberra and will travel through several Australian cities, culminating in Brisbane on November 8th.
As India prepares for a challenging tour against a formidable Australian side, the new leadership and squad composition aim to blend youth and experience. Fans will be watching closely to see how Shubman Gill steers the team and whether this fresh approach will bring success in Australian conditions.
