India has appointed Shubman Gill as the new captain for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia, starting October 19. The announcement was made by chief selector Ajit Agarkar during a press conference in Ahmedabad on Saturday.
Rohit Sharma, who led India to victory in the 2025 Champions Trophy, remains in the squad but will no longer serve as captain. Former captain Virat Kohli also returns to the ODI setup following a short break after the IPL 2025 season. Shreyas Iyer has been named vice-captain for the series, reflecting his leadership experience and consistent performances.
The 15-member squad for the tour includes 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), and Yashasvi Jaiswal.
The leadership change is part of India’s long-term strategy ahead of the 2027 World Cup, aiming to provide Shubman Gill with consistent leadership opportunities and strengthen team cohesion.
As India prepares for the Australia tour, selectors are focused on integrating the new leadership with the experienced core to ensure a balanced and competitive squad.
