IND vs AUS ODI Squad 2025: Shubman Gill Takes Over From Rohit Sharma
The BCCI has announced India’s ODI squad for IND vs AUS ODI series 2025, and the headlines are dominated by a major leadership change. Shubman Gill has officially been named India’s ODI captain, replacing Rohit Sharma. This move signals a clear shift towards the future as India prepares for the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2027.
Gill, who has already captained India in Tests and T20Is, will now lead the Men in Blue in the 50-over format. The three-match ODI series against Australia, starting on October 19, 2025, will be his first major challenge as full-time ODI captain.
India’s ODI Squad for Australia Tour 2025
Here’s the complete squad announced by BCCI:
ODI Squad: Shubman Gill (C), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (VC), 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.
Despite stepping down as captain, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are part of the ODI setup. Their inclusion adds invaluable experience as India prepares for one of the toughest tours. Shreyas Iyer has been elevated as the vice-captain.
Why Shubman Gill Over Rohit Sharma?
Age and long-term planning appear to be the primary reasons. Rohit Sharma, 38, and Virat Kohli, 36, will be close to 40 by the 2027 World Cup. Selectors have turned towards Gill, who at 26, represents the new generation of Indian cricket.
Gill has played 55 ODIs so far, scoring 2775 runs with eight centuries. Though relatively new to captaincy in this format, his leadership success in Tests and T20Is impressed the selectors. His appointment is also part of the BCCI’s vision to avoid three different captains across formats.
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Key Absentees and Surprises
Jasprit Bumrah has been rested from the ODI series.
Ravindra Jadeja misses out, while Hardik Pandya and Rishabh Pant are sidelined with injuries.
Rising star Harshit Rana finds a place among the pacers.
Dhruv Jurel strengthens the wicketkeeping options along with KL Rahul.
T20I Squad vs Australia
Following the ODIs, India will play five T20Is from October 29 to November 8. Suryakumar Yadav will captain the T20I side with Gill as vice-captain. Notably, Hardik Pandya misses out due to injury, and Nitish Kumar Reddy has been drafted in.
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.
Age Factor: The Rohit–Kohli Question
The selectors’ decision to move on from Rohit as captain highlights the looming age factor. Rohit will be 40 and Kohli 39 by the 2027 World Cup. They are no longer automatic choices and will need consistent domestic performances to stay in contention.
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Fan Reactions on X (Twitter)
Fans expressed mixed emotions on social media:
👉 “Thank You, Captain Rohit Sharma 🤗 2 ICC trophies in 8 months. The Hitman. The Legend. 🇮🇳”
👉 “Congratulations Shubman Gill for becoming ODI captain in IND vs AUS. Bright future ahead!”
👉 “Sad to see Rohit step down, but it’s time for the new era led by Gill.”
What Lies Ahead for Team India?
The IND vs AUS ODI squad 2025 marks a significant shift in Indian cricket. With Gill at the helm, India will test new combinations and strategies while still banking on experienced campaigners like Rohit and Kohli.
The road to the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup officially begins here. Fans will be watching closely to see how Gill manages the team in Australian conditions and whether India can find the right balance of youth and experience.