In a major leadership shift, opener Shubman Gill has been appointed as the new captain of India’s ODI team for the upcoming tour of Australia, taking over from veteran Rohit Sharma. The decision marks the start of a new chapter for Indian cricket, with Gill set to lead the team in the three-match series scheduled from October 19 to 25.
While Rohit and fellow senior batter Virat Kohli remain part of the 15-member squad, the move signals a gradual transition in leadership without losing the wealth of experience they bring. Middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer has been named vice-captain for the series.
Fresh Faces and Workload Management
In a strategic decision, pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been rested from the ODI squad to manage his workload ahead of a busy season. Meanwhile, rising star Yashasvi Jaiswal returns to the 50-over format after impressing in recent T20 internationals. The selectors have also included exciting young talents like Nitish Kumar Reddy and Harshit Rana, showcasing India’s focus on building a strong core for the future.
Full Squads Announced for Australia Tour
ODI Squad: Shubman Gill (Captain), 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.
T20I Squad: Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), 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.
The ODI series, set to be played in Sydney, Adelaide, and Melbourne, will be followed by a five-match T20I series. With Gill now leading the 50-over side, Indian cricket enters a new phase — one that blends youth with experience and looks firmly toward the future.
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