US EditionShubman Gill Reunites with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli as Team India Leaves for Australia; Fans Call It 'Brotherhood Reloaded'
Shubman Gill leads India in a three-match ODI series in Australia starting October 19, marking Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s return after retiring from Tests and T20Is.
- Today, October 16, 2025, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma departed with Team India for Australia, as the ODI series begins in Perth on October 19.
- The captaincy shift saw Shubman Gill replace Rohit Sharma, who recently returned after being replaced as ODI captain, with Shreyas Iyer as vice-captain.
- Teammates shared personal exchanges at the airport and on the bus before departure, with a BCCI video showing Gill hugging Rohit and Rohit giving a small bowl to Kohli.
- Format specialists are scheduled to depart tentatively on October 22 for the five-match T20I series following the ODIs, and Gautam Gambhir said he hoped the two veterans have a good outing.
- Gautam Gambhir highlighted that their experience will prove valuable in Australian conditions, as the ODI series has sparked buzz about Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's future roles.
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'Looking at the future': Ravi Shastri backs Shubman Gill's appointment as ODI captain ahead of Australia tour
The stage is set for the upcoming white-ball series between India and Australia. The two sides will take on each other across three ODIs and five T20Is in a series that begins on October 19. Ahead of the series, the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) took centre stage and made a major decision. The board announced star batter Shubman Gill as the Indian team’s new ODI captain, with his first ODI series as captain coming against the Aus…
Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli meet again; new captain Shubman Gill greets two stalwarts with handshakes and warm hug as IND depart for AUS
India is due to play three ODIs starting Sunday in Perth followed by Adelaide and Sydney and will be followed by a five-match T20 International series.
Shubman Gill reunites with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli as Team India leaves for Australia; fans call it 'brotherhood reloaded'
Shubman Gill has been appointed as the captain of the Indian team for the ODI series, taking over from Rohit Sharma, who has stepped down as the Men in Blue's skipper in this format. Meanwhile, Rohit and Virat have departed for Australia amid significant speculation concerning their future in ODIs.
IND vs AUS 2025: Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Others Depart for Australia; Second Batch To Leave on October 15 | 🏏 LatestLY
With India aiming to maintain their impressive overseas form, the tour is seen as a crucial test of both character and depth. Fans are eagerly awaiting the action as young skipper Shubman Gill leads the side, looking to set the tone for the series. 🏏 IND vs AUS 2025: Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Others Depart for Australia; Second Batch To Leave on October 15.
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