In a major leadership shake-up, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has appointed Shubman Gill as the new captain of India’s ODI team, replacing veteran Rohit Sharma. The decision, made official on Saturday, October 4, also marks a significant transition in Indian cricket as Gill now leads the national side in both Test and One Day Internationals.
Gill has already impressed in his short stint as Test captain, securing back-to-back wins in England and registering a dominant innings victory over the West Indies at home. His promotion to ODI captain reflects the selectors’ long-term vision and confidence in the 26-year-old’s leadership skills.
Rohit Sharma’s ODI Captaincy Record Ends on a High
Rohit Sharma steps down with an impressive record as India’s ODI skipper. In his 56 matches at the helm, India secured 42 wins, including an unbeaten run in the 2025 Champions Trophy and a memorable 10-match winning streak in the 2023 ODI World Cup. Though Rohit has retired from T20Is and Tests, he remains a vital part of the ODI squad and is set to return for the upcoming series in Australia.
Joining Rohit in his return is Virat Kohli, who has also called time on the shorter and longer formats. The two legends were recently seen training, with Rohit working closely alongside former cricketer Abhishek Nayar.
India Announce Squads for Australia ODIs and T20Is
India is set to face Australia in a three-match ODI series starting October 19 (Sunday), followed by a T20I series. The ODI squad boasts a mix of experience and emerging talent. Notably, Shreyas Iyer was in contention for captaincy but has been named vice-captain instead.
KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel will handle wicketkeeping duties in the absence of Rishabh Pant, who continues his recovery from injury. The pace attack features Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, and Prasidh Krishna, with Jasprit Bumrah rested. In the spin department, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, and Kuldeep Yadav provide variety and balance.
India’s ODI Squad vs Australia:
Shubman Gill (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (VC), Axar Patel, KL Rahul (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Yashasvi Jaiswal.
In the T20I squad, Suryakumar Yadav continues as captain with Shubman Gill as vice-captain. The team remains largely unchanged, with the exception of Nitish Kumar Reddy, who joins as an extra all-rounder in Australian conditions, filling in for Hardik Pandya, who is still recovering from injury.
India’s T20I Squad vs Australia:
Suryakumar Yadav (C), 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, Washington Sundar.
