IND vs AUS 2025: Full India Squad Announced – Gill Leads ODI, Suryakumar Yadav Captains T20Is

Shubman Gill Appointed ODI Captain, Rohit Sharma to Play as Batsman

The Indian cricket team for the upcoming Australia tour has been announced. While Rohit Sharma will participate as a full-time batsman in the ODI series, Shubman Gill has been appointed as ODI captain, signaling a long-term plan for leadership in the team.


Hardik Pandya’s Fitness Update

Chief selector Ajit Agarkar addressed the media regarding all-rounder Hardik Pandya. Agarkar confirmed that Hardik is not fully fit, which is why he has been excluded from the Australia tour squads.


Why Shubman Gill Was Given Captaincy

Agarkar clarified that Shubman Gill’s appointment as ODI captain is part of India’s long-term strategy, including preparation for the 2027 ODI World Cup. He also dismissed rumors suggesting that this series could mark the last appearances for Rohit Sharma or Virat Kohli.


India vs Australia: T20I Squad

The Indian squad for the five-match T20I series is as follows:

  • Captain: Suryakumar Yadav

  • Vice-Captain: Shubman Gill

  • Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shivam Dubey, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar


India vs Australia: ODI Squad

The Indian squad for the three-match ODI series, starting October 19, 2025, includes:

  • Captain: Shubman Gill

  • Vice-Captain: Shreyas Iyer

  • Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Axar Patel

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