India has appointed Shubman Gill as the new captain of its One Day International (ODI) squad for the upcoming three-match series against Australia, beginning October 19. The squad was finalized by chief selector Ajit Agarkar during a selection committee meeting held in Ahmedabad on Saturday, October 4.
The decision marks a significant step in India’s leadership transition, with Gill set to lead the side for the first time in ODIs. Shreyas Iyer has been appointed vice-captain, succeeding Gill, who previously served in that role.
During a press briefing, Agarkar confirmed that captain Rohit Sharma had been informed about the leadership change. Both Rohit and former skipper Virat Kohli have been included in the squad, ensuring a strong mix of experience and youth for the series.
🚨 India’s squad for Tour of Australia announced
Shubman Gill named #TeamIndia Captain for ODIs
The #AUSvIND bilateral series comprises three ODIs and five T20Is against Australia in October-November pic.twitter.com/l3I2LA1dBJ— BCCI (@BCCI) October 4, 2025
India’s ODI Squad for Australia Tour:
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.