by October 4, 2025, Mumbai – The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squads for India’s upcoming tour of Australia on Friday.
The bilateral series comprises three One Day Internationals and five Twenty20 Internationals scheduled for October and November 2025.
The Senior Men’s Selection Committee has named separate squads for both formats. Shubman Gill will captain the ODI team while Suryakumar Yadav returns to lead the T20I side.
India Announces Squad for Australia Tour 2025
The announcement confirms India’s strategic approach to managing player workload across formats.
India’s ODI Squad for Australia Tour
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Shubman Gill (C) | Captain |
| Rohit Sharma | Batsman |
| Virat Kohli | Batsman |
| Shreyas Iyer (VC) | Vice-Captain |
| KL Rahul (WK) | Wicketkeeper |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Batsman |
| Axar Patel | All-Rounder |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | All-Rounder |
| Washington Sundar | All-Rounder |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Spinner |
| Mohammed Siraj | Bowler |
| Arshdeep Singh | Bowler |
| Harshit Rana | Bowler |
| Prasidh Krishna | Bowler |
| Dhruv Jurel (WK) | Wicketkeeper |
India’s T20I Squad for Australia Tour
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Suryakumar Yadav (C) | Captain |
| Shubman Gill (VC) | Vice-Captain |
| Abhishek Sharma | All-Rounder |
| Tilak Varma | Batsman |
| Rinku Singh | Batsman |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | All-Rounder |
| Shivam Dube | All-Rounder |
| Axar Patel | All-Rounder |
| Washington Sundar | All-Rounder |
| Sanju Samson (WK) | Wicketkeeper |
| Jitesh Sharma (WK) | Wicketkeeper |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Bowler |
| Arshdeep Singh | Bowler |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Spinner |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | Spinner |
| Harshit Rana | Bowler |
Key Highlights from Squad Selection
The ODI squad sees senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli returning to the format. Shubman Gill retains the captaincy with Shreyas Iyer named as his deputy. KL Rahul continues as the primary wicketkeeper-batsman.
Young talents Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy earn their spots in both squads. Their inclusion reflects the selectors’ confidence in grooming future stars. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets another opportunity in the ODI setup after impressive domestic performances.
The T20I squad features Suryakumar Yadav’s return as captain after recovering from injury. Jasprit Bumrah makes his comeback to the shortest format. Varun Chakaravarthy’s selection highlights India’s search for mystery spin options.
Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Washington Sundar feature in both squads. This provides continuity and flexibility across formats.
Match Schedule for India Vs Australia
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 19 | 1st ODI | Perth |
| Oct 23 | 2nd ODI | Adelaide |
| Oct 25 | 3rd ODI | Sydney |
| Oct 29 | 1st T20I | Canberra |
| Oct 31 | 2nd T20I | Melbourne |
| Nov 2 | 3rd T20I | Hobart |
| Nov 6 | 4th T20I | Gold Coast |
| Nov 8 | 5th T20I | Brisbane |
What does This Tour mean for India?
The Australia tour holds significant importance for India’s white-ball cricket ahead of major ICC tournaments. India enters the series with momentum after recent home series victories. Australian conditions will test the team’s adaptability and depth.
The ODI series provides crucial preparation for the 2027 World Cup cycle. The T20I matches offer opportunities to finalize combinations before next year’s T20 World Cup. Both captains will be eager to stamp their authority in their respective formats.