India vs Australia ODI 2025 Squad: Gill Named Captain, Iyer Vice-Captain
A new era begins in India’s one-day setup as the India vs Australia ODI 2025 series approaches. The BCCI has appointed Shubman Gill as captain and Shreyas Iyer as vice-captain, signaling a fresh leadership direction. This squad blends youth with experience, preparing India for both short-term goals and long-term consistency.
New Leadership for India vs Australia ODI 2025
With this decision, Gill officially replaces Rohit Sharma as India’s ODI captain, while Iyer takes on the role of deputy. Although Rohit and Virat Kohli remain key players, the selectors have shown faith in Gill’s leadership ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
This transition represents a forward-looking strategy, ensuring smooth leadership continuity across all formats.
Meet our new ODI leaders! 🇮🇳
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Captain: Shubman Gill 👑
Vice-Captain: Shreyas Iyer 💪
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Full India ODI Squad for the Australia 2025 Tour
Here’s the complete squad for the India vs Australia ODI 2025 series:
- Shubman Gill (Captain)
- Rohit Sharma
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer (Vice-Captain)
- Axar Patel
- KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper)
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Washington Sundar
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Harshit Rana
- Mohammed Siraj
- Arshdeep Singh
- Prasidh Krishna
- Dhruv Jurel (Wicketkeeper)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
Note: Jasprit Bumrah has been rested for the ODI leg.
Meanwhile, the T20I squad for the same tour includes:
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, and Washington Sundar.
“BCCI announces India’s ODI squad:
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Shubman Gill appointed captain, with Shreyas Iyer as vice‑captain for Australia series 🏏
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Why the Change? Strategy and Continuity
According to the BCCI, this leadership change is a well-planned move to prepare the next generation of Indian cricket leaders. By promoting Gill early, selectors aim to maintain consistency and a unified team culture across formats.
In addition, veterans like Rohit and Kohli bring invaluable guidance and balance during this transition. Moreover, Iyer’s strong domestic and IPL leadership experience perfectly complements Gill’s composed approach.
Challenges and Expectations Ahead
As the India vs Australia ODI 2025 series begins on October 19, all eyes will be on Gill and his ability to handle pressure. His tactical decisions, field placements, and player management will play a crucial role against a world-class opponent.
At the same time, Iyer will be vital in maintaining composure and motivating the squad in challenging moments.
For India, success will depend on fielding standards, bench strength, and the right balance between spin and pace. Ultimately, this series provides the perfect platform for India’s new leadership duo to showcase their vision and command against one of cricket’s toughest teams.
