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Australia's ODI squad for India series (Source: AFP)
Australia is set to host India for a multi-format bilateral series, starting with a three-match ODI series from October 19. Coming fresh from a 3-0 win in T20Is and 2-0 in Tests against New Zealand, the Aussies will give India a tough fight like always. However, their permanent captain, Pat Cummins, will miss the upcoming event, with Mitchell Marsh set to continue to lead.
With only a few days left for the series, it marks the beginning of both teams’ preparations for the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup. Especially for India, as they go through a transitional phase, with Shubman Gill named the new ODI captain.
Australia's ODI squad for India series
| No. | Player Name | Role |
| 1 | Mitchell Marsh | Captain (C), All-Rounder |
| 2 | Alex Carey | Wicketkeeper (WK), Batter |
| 3 | Travis Head | Batter |
| 4 | Josh Inglis | Wicketkeeper (WK), Batter |
| 5 | Mitchell Owen | Batter |
| 6 | Josh Philippe | Wicketkeeper (WK), Batter |
| 7 | Matt Renshaw | Batter |
| 8 | Matthew Short | Batter |
| 9 | Cooper Connolly | All-Rounder |
| 10 | Cameron Green | All-Rounder |
| 11 | Xavier Bartlett | Bowler (Pace) |
| 12 | Ben Dwarshuis | Bowler (Pace) |
| 13 | Nathan Ellis | Bowler (Pace) |
| 14 | Josh Hazlewood | Bowler (Pace) |
| 15 | Matthew Kuhnemann | Bowler (Spin - Orthodox) |
| 16 | Mitchell Starc | Bowler (Pace) |
| 17 | Adam Zampa | Bowler (Spin - Legbreak Googly) |
Australia's Captain For ODI series against India
Mitchell Marsh will lead the Australia's ODI team (Source: AFP)
Pat Cummins, who is the permanent ODI captain of the Australian cricket team, will miss the upcoming ODI series against India. Cummins is still recovering from a lumbar bone stress. Hence, Mitchell Marsh will continue to lead the ODI squad, after leading the Aussie to a 3-0 win against New Zealand in T20Is.
In September, Cricket Australia confirmed that the 32-year-old all-rounder would miss the upcoming series against India and New Zealand.
Australia's ODI schedule vs India
| Sr. No. | Day | Date | Match | Venue |
| 1 | Sunday | 19th October | 1st ODI | Perth |
| 2 | Thursday | 23rd October | 2nd ODI | Adelaide |
| 3 | Saturday | 25th October | 3rd ODI | Sydney |
FAQs: Australia's ODI squad for India series
Q.1. Who are the members of India squad in Australian ODI series?
Ans. The following players have been named in the Indian ODI squad for the Australia series:
Shubman Gill (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Dhruv Jurel, Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Q.2. Is Ravindra Jadeja dropped from ODI Squad?
Ans. Yes, Ravindra Jadeja has been dropped from the ODI squad ahead of the Australia series.
Q.3. Who is India's ODI vice captain?
Ans. Shreyas Iyer has been named the vice captain of India’s squad for the Australia’s ODI series.
Q.4. Is Shami coming to Australia?
Ans. No, veteran India pacer Md. Shami has not been included in India’s squad for Australia tour.
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