IND vs AUS / Will Gill's captaincy start like this? Team India receives a warning

IND vs AUS: A new era has begun in Indian cricket, and Shubman Gill is its face. After leading the Test team, Gill has now been appointed captain of the ODI team, while he serves as vice-captain of the T20 team. Thus, Gill has now become the most prominent face of Indian cricket's leadership. But the question is: will his captaincy bring immediate success to the Indian team? Specifically, will Gill be able to lead India to victory in the ODI series on the upcoming tour of Australia? The BCCI and the selection committee have expressed confidence in him, but some experts believe Gill's start will not be as impressive as expected.

Australia Tour: Focus on the ODI Series

The Indian team's tour of Australia is set to begin on October 19, 2025. The tour will begin with a three-match ODI series, followed by a T20 series. However, all eyes are on the ODI series, as it marks the return of star batsman Virat Kohli and former captain Rohit Sharma. Additionally, this series also marks the beginning of Shubman Gill's first stint as ODI captain. In addition to Rohit and Virat's performances, cricket fans will be watching how the Indian team performs under Gill's captaincy.

India-Australia Series: Expecting Excitement

Even before the series begins, Australia has already begun its rhetoric. An advertisement by Australian captain Pat Cummins is making the rounds, in which he appears to be taking a dig at Rohit and Virat. Meanwhile, former Australian captain Aaron Finch made a bold prediction about Gill's captaincy debut. In an interview with the ICC, Finch said, "It will be a great series. India is always a tough competition, and Virat's return makes it even more exciting, as he always performs brilliantly against Australia."

Finch's Prediction: Will India lose?

Finch further said, "Both teams look strong on paper, but I think Australia will win the series 2-1. It won't be easy, as India is a strong team. Shubman Gill has already shown that he is a great leader in T20 and Test cricket. I'm confident he will perform well in ODIs as well." Finch's prediction has made the series even more exciting, as the pressure on Gill's captaincy and India's performance has increased.

ODI Series Schedule

• First ODI: October 19, 2025, Perth
• Second ODI: October 23, 2025, Adelaide
• Third ODI: October 25, 2025, Sydney

This will be the first time since 2019 that the Indian team will play an ODI series on Australian soil. Virat Kohli was the captain at that time, and Shubman Gill played only one match in that series. Now, Gill has a golden opportunity to prove himself as a leader.

Gill's Challenge: Experience and Facing Pressure

Shubman Gill has proven his leadership prowess in T20 and Test cricket, but the ODI format presents unique challenges. Sharing the dressing room with legends like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli and implementing their advice on the field will be challenging. Furthermore, both his strategy and batting will be tested on Australia's fast pitches.

What do the statistics say?

India gave Australia a tough fight in the 2019 ODI series, but the composition of both teams has changed significantly since then. Australia's current team boasts bowlers like Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood, who can pose challenges for the Indian batsmen. India, on the other hand, has bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, who can trouble the Australian batsmen.