BCCI names squads for Ind vs Aus ODI and T20 series in Australia — Gill to lead ODIs, Suryakumar to captain T20Is; Kohli, Rohit return.
October 4, 2025 : The BCCI has announced India’s squads for the upcoming white-ball tour of Australia, featuring three ODIs and five T20Is in October–November 2025. The selection committee unveiled a balanced mix of experience and youth — with Shubman Gill named Indian captain for the Ind vs Aus ODIs, while Suryakumar Yadav will lead in T20Is.
Ind vs Aus – Squad Announcement Overview
The tour will kick off with a three-match ODI series followed by five T20Is across Adelaide, Melbourne, and Brisbane. Selectors emphasized rotation and workload management ahead of India’s packed 2026 cricket calendar.
Shubman Gill, fresh from his consistent run as vice-captain, will lead the ODI side — marking his first major international assignment as full-time skipper. Meanwhile, Suryakumar Yadav continues to hold the T20I reins after his explosive leadership in the 2025 Asia Cup.
Veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli return to strengthen the ODI unit, while emerging names like Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, and Washington Sundar add freshness to both formats.
India's Announced ODI Squad
India's Announced T20I Squad
Key Talking Points
- Leadership Rotation: Shubman Gill’s ODI captaincy highlights India’s transition planning, while SKY continues as T20 skipper.
- Balanced Approach: Mix of youth and experience ensures bench strength before next year’s Champions Trophy.
- New Faces: Harshit Rana and Nitish Reddy earn well-deserved call-ups after strong IPL seasons.
- Rested Seniors: Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja rested for the limited-overs leg to manage workload.
