Patiala, October 6 (Shahi)
The Senior Men’s Selection Committee has finalized India’s squads for the upcoming bilateral series against Australia, comprising three ODIs and five T20Is in October-November 2025. The tour marks a significant challenge for India, with a blend of experienced players and young talent gearing up to face Australia on their home turf.
India’s Squads
ODI Squad
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Captain: Shubman Gill
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Vice-Captain: Shreyas Iyer
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Players: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, 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
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Key Notes: Shubman Gill takes the helm, with veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli providing stability. KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel handle wicketkeeping duties, while Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, and Arshdeep Singh lead the bowling attack.
T20I Squad
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Captain: Suryakumar Yadav
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Vice-Captain: Shubman Gill
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Players: Abhishek Sharma, 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
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Key Notes: Suryakumar Yadav leads a dynamic T20I side, with Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav anchoring the bowling. Sanju Samson and Jitesh Sharma are the wicketkeepers, while young stars like Rinku Singh and Tilak Varma add firepower.
Tour Schedule
India’s tour of Australia kicks off with the ODI series, followed by a packed T20I schedule across iconic venues:
|
Sr. No. |
Day |
Date |
Match |
Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sunday |
19th October |
1st ODI |
Perth |
| 2 |
Thursday |
23rd October |
2nd ODI |
Adelaide |
| 3 |
Saturday |
25th October |
3rd ODI |
Sydney |
| 4 |
Wednesday |
29th October |
1st T20I |
Canberra |
| 5 |
Friday |
31st October |
2nd T20I |
Melbourne |
| 6 |
Sunday |
2nd November |
3rd T20I |
Hobart |
| 7 |
Thursday |
6th November |
4th T20I |
Gold Coast |
| 8 |
Saturday |
8th November |
5th T20I |
Brisbane |
Key Highlights
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Leadership: Shubman Gill captains the ODI side, showcasing his growing stature, while Suryakumar Yadav leads the T20I team, leveraging his aggressive batting style.
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Balanced Squads: Both squads feature a mix of youth and experience, with players like Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, and Washington Sundar appearing in both formats, indicating their rising prominence.
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Challenging Venues: The tour includes matches at iconic grounds like Perth, Sydney, and Melbourne, testing India’s adaptability to Australian conditions.
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Context: India aims to build on their recent 1-0 Test series lead against West Indies, while Australia, known for their dominance at home, will pose a formidable challenge.
