India Tour of Australia 2025
Cricket fans, get ready for one of the biggest showdowns of the year as Team India gears up for the Australia tour 2025, starting October 19. The BCCI has revealed two exciting squads – for both ODI and T20I series – combining the grit of experienced players and the flair of rising stars.
With Shubman Gill leading the ODI squad and Suryakumar Yadav captaining the T20I side, India’s campaign down under promises to be nothing short of thrilling.
📅 Series Overview
- Tour: India Tour of Australia 2025
- Formats: ODI & T20I
- Start Date: October 19, 2025 (ODIs), October 29, 2025 (T20Is)
- Venues: MCG, SCG, Gabba, Adelaide Oval & others (official schedule TBA).
India’s ODI Squad for Australia Tour 2025
📌 Captain: Suryakumar Yadav
📌 Vice-Captain: Shubman Gill
Full Squad:
| Player Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Shubman Gill (C) | Captain / Opening Batter |
| Rohit Sharma | Opening Batter |
| Virat Kohli | Top-order Batter |
| Shreyas Iyer (VC) | Vice-Captain / Middle-order Batter |
| Axar Patel | All-rounder (Spin) |
| KL Rahul (WK) | Wicketkeeper / Middle-order Batter |
| Nitish Reddy | All-rounder (Pace) |
| Washington Sundar | All-rounder (Spin) |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Spin Bowler (Chinaman) |
| Harshit Rana | Fast Bowler |
| Mohammed Siraj | Fast Bowler |
| Arshdeep Singh | Left-arm Fast Bowler |
| Prasidh Krishna | Fast Bowler |
| Dhruv Jurel (WK) | Wicketkeeper / Batter |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Opening Batter |
🧠 Key Talking Points:
- Shubman Gill’s first major ODI series as full-time captain, showing BCCI’s trust in his long-term leadership.
- Return of veterans Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and KL Rahul adds depth and experience.
- Dual wicketkeepers in KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel ensure flexibility in team combinations.
- Youngsters like Nitish Reddy and Yashasvi Jaiswal bring fresh energy to the squad.
- Balanced bowling attack with spin options (Kuldeep, Axar, Sundar) and pace power (Siraj, Arshdeep, Prasidh, Harshit Rana).
India’s T20I Squad for Australia Tour 2025
📌 Captain: Suryakumar Yadav
📌 Vice-Captain: Shubman Gill
Full Squad:
| Player Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Suryakumar Yadav (C) | Captain / Middle-order Batter |
| Abhishek Sharma | All-rounder / Opening Batter (Spin) |
| Shubman Gill (VC) | Vice-Captain / Opening Batter |
| Tilak Varma | Middle-order Batter |
| Nitish Reddy | All-rounder (Pace) |
| Shivam Dube | All-rounder (Power Hitter) |
| Axar Patel | All-rounder (Spin) |
| Jitesh Sharma (WK) | Wicketkeeper / Batter |
| Varun Chakravarthy | Spin Bowler (Mystery Spinner) |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Fast Bowler |
| Arshdeep Singh | Left-arm Fast Bowler |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Spin Bowler (Chinaman) |
| Harshit Rana | Fast Bowler |
| Sanju Samson (WK) | Wicketkeeper / Batter |
| Rinku Singh | Finisher / Batter |
| Washington Sundar | All-rounder (Spin) |
| Rohit Sharma | Opening Batter |
| Virat Kohli | Top-order Batter |
| Shreyas Iyer (VC) | Vice-Captain / Middle-order Batter |
| KL Rahul (WK) | Wicketkeeper / Middle-order Batter |
| Mohammed Siraj | Fast Bowler |
| Prasidh Krishna | Fast Bowler |
| Dhruv Jurel (WK) | Wicketkeeper / Batter |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Opening Batter |
🔥 Key Talking Points:
- Suryakumar Yadav continues as T20I captain, bringing his fearless batting style into leadership.
- Shubman Gill plays a dual role as T20 vice-captain and ODI captain — a clear sign of the team’s future leadership roadmap.
- Exciting IPL performers like Rinku Singh, Tilak Varma, and Abhishek Sharma get their chances.
- Spin wizardry from Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep, and Axar will be key on Aussie wickets.
- Veteran Jasprit Bumrah returns to strengthen the pace attack alongside Arshdeep, Harshit Rana, and Washington Sundar.
🌟 A Strategic Mix of Youth and Experience
Both squads reflect India’s approach to blend senior match-winners with the next generation of stars. Veterans like Kohli, Rohit, and Rahul will guide young talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Reddy, and Dhruv Jurel, providing a strong platform for India’s cricketing future.
🔍 Series Significance
This tour holds immense importance as a lead-up to upcoming ICC events:
- ICC Champions Trophy 2025 (ODIs)
- ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Performances here could directly influence India’s final squad selections for global tournaments.
📣 Fan Reactions & Expectations
Fans have shown overwhelming excitement for both squads, especially for Shubman Gill’s elevation to a leadership role and the return of senior icons. Cricket pundits have praised the BCCI’s balance in selecting high-performing IPL stars alongside seasoned international players.
🏁 Final Thoughts
The India Tour of Australia 2025 promises to be a landmark series, not just for thrilling cricket but for shaping the future of Indian cricket leadership. With Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav leading the charge, Indian fans have every reason to be excited.
📆 Mark your calendars —
- ODI series begins: October 19, 2025
- T20I series begins: October 29, 2025
Let the countdown begin!
