India will tour Australia on October 19 – November 8 2025 for a three-match ODI series and a five-match T20I series. The BCCI has announced two balanced squads, combining experienced stars and fresh faces. The selections aim to manage player workload, test new leadership, and prepare for future ICC events in overseas conditions.
Overview
The BCCI announced the squad on 4 October 2025, marking a major change in India’s white ball structure. Shubman Gill took over the ODI captaincy from Rohit Sharma, while Suryakumar Yadav remains the captain of T20I format. Both the squads combines experienced players and emerging talents, to handle Australia’s fast, bouncy pitches.
India’s ODI Squad (for 3 matches)
India ODI squad: Shubman Gill (C), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Dhruv Jurel, Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Key Talking Points
- New Captain: Shubman Gill’s promotion signals India’s long-term vision for 50-over cricket. The selectors see him as the future leader in this format.
- Return of Senior Players: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli return to provide stability and experience for the Australian challenge.
- Fresh Faces: Nitish Kumar Reddy and Harshit Rana earn spots after impressive domestic and IPL seasons.
- Spin & Seam Balance: Kuldeep Yadav leads the spin attack, while Siraj, Prasidh, and Arshdeep bring pace and variety suited for Australian tracks.
India’s T20I Squad (for 5 matches)
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.
Key Talking Points
- Aggressive Batting Core: The team includes power-hitters like Abhishek Sharma, Rinku Singh, and Shivam Dube, all capable of changing games in a few overs.
- Spin Variety: Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy add mystery and control in the middle overs.
- Bumrah Leads the Attack: Jasprit Bumrah’s presence provides leadership and experience for the bowling unit.
- Dual All-Rounders: Axar Patel and Washington Sundar strengthen both departments, giving flexibility in team combinations.
Tour Schedule
ODIs
- 1st ODI: October 19 – Perth
- 2nd ODI: October 23 – Adelaide
- 3rd ODI: October 25 – Sydney
T20Is
- 1st T20I: October 29 – Canberra
- 2nd T20I: October 31 – Melbourne
- 3rd T20I: November 2 – Hobart
- 4th T20I: November 6 – Gold Coast
- 5th T20I: November 8 – Brisbane
Conclusion
The Australia tour gives India an important chance to build their white-ball future. With a focus on young players, new leaders, and careful workload management, the squads show a smart and balanced plan. Fans can look forward to exciting matches, strong batting contests, and the rise of India’s next generation of cricket stars.
Written by Kinjal Walantra
