The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the India squad for the 2025 tour of Australia. The series will be played between October 19 and November 8, featuring 3 ODIs and 5 T20Is. This will be the first ODI assignment for Team India after the ICC Champions Trophy earlier this year, and a crucial step toward the 2027 ODI World Cup.
The biggest talking points are the removal of Rohit Sharma as ODI captain, Virat Kohli’s return, Shubman Gill’s promotion as the new skipper, and Shreyas Iyer being named vice-captain. While senior names are back, the squad also includes youngsters like Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy. Injuries to Hardik Pandya and Rishabh Pant, as well as workload management for Jasprit Bumrah, shaped the final selection.
India Squad for Australia 2025 (Confirmed)
India ODI Squad
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Shubman Gill (C) | Opening Batter, Captain |
| Rohit Sharma | Opening Batter |
| Virat Kohli | Batter |
| Shreyas Iyer (VC) | Middle-order Batter, Vice-Captain |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Opening Batter |
| KL Rahul (WK) | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Dhruv Jurel (WK) | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Axar Patel | All-rounder |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | All-rounder |
| Washington Sundar | All-rounder |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Spinner |
| Arshdeep Singh | Pacer |
| Mohammed Siraj | Pacer |
| Harshit Rana | Pacer |
| Prasidh Krishna | Pacer |
Notable Absentees: Ravindra Jadeja (dropped), Hardik Pandya & Rishabh Pant (injuries), Jasprit Bumrah (rested), Mohammed Shami (not selected).
Australia Squad for 2025 India Tour (ODIs)
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Pat Cummins (C) | Fast Bowler / Captain |
| Alex Carey | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Travis Head | Batter |
| Cameron Green | All-rounder |
| Marnus Labuschagne | All-rounder |
| Mitchell Marsh | All-rounder |
| Steven Smith | Batter (Note: retired from ODIs recently, but included in some lists) |
| Mitchell Starc | Fast Bowler |
| Marcus Stoinis | All-rounder |
| Adam Zampa | Spinner |
| Sean Abbott | Fast Bowler |
| Josh Inglis | Batter / Backup Keeper |
| Matthew Short | Batter |
| Glenn Maxwell | All-rounder |
| Nathan Ellis | Fast Bowler |
| Josh Hazlewood | Fast Bowler |
| Tanveer Sangha | Spinner |
| Spencer Johnson | Fast Bowler |
| Lance Morris | Fast Bowler |
| Jake Fraser-McGurk | Batter |
| Cooper Connolly | Batting All-rounder |
| Ben Dwarshuis | Fast Medium Bowler |
| Aaron Hardie | All-rounder |
India vs Australia 2025 Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, Sun | 1st ODI – Australia vs India | Perth Stadium, Perth | 9:00 AM |
| Oct 23, Thu | 2nd ODI – Australia vs India | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 9:00 AM |
| Oct 25, Sat | 3rd ODI – Australia vs India | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 9:00 AM |
| Oct 29, Wed | 1st T20I – Australia vs India | Manuka Oval, Canberra | 1:45 PM |
| Oct 31, Fri | 2nd T20I – Australia vs India | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | 1:45 PM |
| Nov 2, Sun | 3rd T20I – Australia vs India | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 1:45 PM |
| Nov 6, Thu | 4th T20I – Australia vs India | Bill Pippen Oval, Gold Coast | 1:45 PM |
| Nov 8, Sat | 5th T20I – Australia vs India | The Gabba, Brisbane | 1:45 PM |
Key Talking Points
Shubman Gill Takes Over as Captain
In a historic move, Shubman Gill has replaced Rohit Sharma as India’s ODI captain. The decision was taken with a long-term vision toward the 2027 ODI World Cup. Chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar said it was not practical to have three different captains for all formats.
Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli Return
Both senior batters return after a long break. While Rohit will now play only as a batter, Kohli’s presence boosts India’s middle-order strength. Their performances in this series will be crucial to keep themselves in contention for the 2027 World Cup squad.
Read more: Rohit Sharma Captaincy Record
Injuries & Workload
- Hardik Pandya (injury) and Rishabh Pant (recovery) are unavailable.
- Bumrah has been rested for ODIs.
- Mohammed Shami was not included due to form and fitness issues.
Wicketkeeping Options
KL Rahul remains the first-choice wicketkeeper, while Dhruv Jurel has been picked as the backup. Sanju Samson, who was earlier discussed, has not made the ODI squad but remains part of the T20I setup.
Venues in Focus
The matches will be played across Australia’s iconic cricket venues including Perth, Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and more. The series will test India’s adaptability across different conditions and surfaces.
Conclusion
The India Tour of Australia 2025 marks the beginning of a new era with Shubman Gill at the helm. With senior legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli still part of the squad, and fresh talent like Jaiswal, Jurel, and Rana included, India will aim to balance experience with youth. This series will be a key stepping stone toward building a squad for the 2027 ODI World Cup and the T20 World Cup 2026.
