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Australia's T20 squad for India series (Source: AFP)
Australia is set to host India for a multi-format bilateral series, that started with a three-match ODI series on October 19, followed by an extensive 5 T20Is. 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 T20I captain.
Australia's T20I squad for India series
| No. | Player Name | Role |
| 1 | Mitchell Marsh (C) | Captain (C), All-Rounder |
| 2 | Sean Abbott | Bowler (Pace) |
| 3 | Xavier Bartlett | Bowler (Pace) |
| 4 | Mahli Beardman | Bowler (Pace) |
| 5 | Tim David | Batter |
| 6 | Ben Dwarshuis | Bowler (Pace) |
| 7 | Nathan Ellis | Bowler (Pace) |
| 8 | Josh Hazlewood | Bowler (Pace) |
| 9 | Travis Head | Batter |
| 10 | Josh Inglis | Wicketkeeper (WK), Batter |
| 11 | Matthew Kuhnemann | Bowler (Spin - Left-arm Orthodox) |
| 12 | Glenn Maxwell | All-Rounder |
| 13 | Mitchell Owen | All-Rounder |
| 14 | Josh Philippe | Wicketkeeper (WK), Batter |
| 15 | Matthew Short | All-Rounder / Batter |
| 16 | Marcus Stoinis | All-Rounder |
| 17 | Adam Zampa | Bowler (Spin - Legbreak Googly) |
Australia's Captain For T20I series against India
Mitchell Marsh will lead the Australia's ODI team (Source: AFP)
Pat Cummins, who is the permanent 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 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 T20I schedule vs India
| No. | Date | Match | Venue | Time (AEDT) |
| 1 | October 29 | First T20I | Manuka Oval, Canberra | 7:15 PM |
| 2 | October 31 | Second T20I | MCG, Melbourne | 7:15 PM |
| 3 | November 2 | Third T20I | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 7:15 PM |
| 4 | November 6 | Fourth T20I | Gold Coast Stadium, Gold Coast | 7:15 PM |
| 5 | November 8 | Fifth T20I | The Gabba, Brisbane | 7:15 PM |
FAQs: Australia's T20I 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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