India announced a 15-member ODI squad for the upcoming three-match series in Australia, starting October 19. Shubman Gill has been named the new captain, replacing Rohit Sharma, while Shreyas Iyer will serve as vice-captain. Both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli return to the squad after being rested earlier. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar confirmed that Rohit was informed about the decision. The team also includes KL Rahul, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, and Mohammed Siraj. Young players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Harshit Rana have been given chances. Dhruv Jurel joins as a second wicketkeeper alongside Rahul. (PC: India Today)

India’s star opener Shubman Gill has been appointed ODI captain for the upcoming three-match series against Australia, beginning October 19, 2025. The BCCI made the move to groom the 26-year-old as a long-term leader ahead of the 2027 ICC World Cup. Gill, who impressed as Test captain during the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in England, replaces Rohit Sharma, who is set to make a comeback after an eight-month break. Despite the leadership shift, both Rohit and Virat Kohli are expected to feature in the squad, offering experience alongside Gill’s fresh leadership approach.

Ravindra Jadeja joined an elite list of Indian cricketers after scoring his sixth Test century against West Indies in Ahmedabad. With this, he became only the third Indian after Kapil Dev and Ravichandran Ashwin to record at least six Test centuries and six five-wicket hauls. Jadeja scored 104 runs from 176 balls, hitting six fours and five sixes. He also shared a 206-run partnership with Dhruv Jurel, who scored his maiden century. India ended the second day at 448 for five, leading West Indies by 286 runs. Jadeja also overtook MS Dhoni’s record of most sixes in Tests for India. (PC: BCCI)

India clinched the 2025 Asia Cup title by defeating Pakistan in a dramatic final, but the post-match ceremony erupted into controversy. The Indian team refused to accept the trophy or medals from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president Mohsin Naqvi—also Pakistan’s interior minister—citing his political role. As tensions escalated, Naqvi reportedly removed the trophy from the dais and secured it in his hotel room. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has threatened to lodge a formal protest with the ICC.   

Dhruv Jurel scored his maiden Test century against the West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium, making 125 runs off 210 balls. He struck 15 fours and 3 sixes, steadying India after early wickets of Shubman Gill and KL Rahul. Jurel shared a 206-run partnership with Ravindra Jadeja, putting India in control. After reaching his hundred with a boundary, Jurel gave a military salute, honouring his father, Nem Chand, a Kargil War veteran. The Indian dressing room applauded his knock. Jurel became the 12th Indian wicketkeeper to score a Test century, marking a special milestone in his young career. 

At the 2025 Asian Aquatics Championships in Ahmedabad, India achieved a historic feat in diving. Manipuri duo Indiver Sairem and Willson Ningthoujam secured bronze in the men’s synchronized 10m platform, marking India’s first diving medal at this continental event. Alongside this, swimmer Srihari Nataraj added two silver medals and helped India to a relay bronze, contributing to a record haul of 13 medals — India’s best performance ever at the tournament. (PC: X)

Abhishek Sharma has become India’s new batting star after a dream run in the Asia Cup 2025, where he scored 314 runs in seven matches and won Player of the Tournament. His mentor Yuvraj Singh praised him on Instagram, writing, “Single bhi lelo Maharaj (Take a single as well).” Simon Helmot, assistant coach of SunRisers Hyderabad, also said, “I see some similarities between Yuvraj and Abhishek. Both rely on balance and timing rather than brute force.” With fearless hitting and careful planning, Abhishek has given India strong starts and is now ranked the world’s No.1 T20I batter. (PC: AP)

Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj has eclipsed Australia’s Mitchell Starc to claim the most Test wickets in 2025. In the first Test against the West Indies, Siraj secured three wickets before lunch, raising his annual tally to 30 wickets, surpassing Starc’s 29. Known for consistently breaking top orders and striking in crucial middle overs, Siraj has emerged as the spearhead of India’s bowling attack this year. His rise is particularly significant as he shoulders greater responsibility in India’s pace unit, especially with the team rotating senior fast bowlers under load management strategies.  

India ended Day 1 of the first Test against West Indies at Ahmedabad on 121/2, trailing by 41 runs. KL Rahul stayed unbeaten on 53, while captain Shubman Gill remained not out on 18. Earlier, India bowled out West Indies for just 162 in 44.1 overs. Pacers Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah starred with seven wickets between them. Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 36 runs and added a 68-run opening stand with Rahul before falling. Debutant Sai Sudharsan managed only 7 runs. India hold a strong position going into Day 2 with wickets in hand and momentum on their side. (PC: NDTV)

Mohammed Siraj made history at the Narendra Modi Stadium, dismantling West Indies with a fiery four-wicket haul. Building on his stellar England series, Siraj removed Chanderpaul, Athanaze, King, and Chase, leaving West Indies at 105-6. With 31 wickets in 7 matches, he surpassed Mitchell Starc to become the highest Test wicket-taker in 2025 among WTC teams. Siraj also leads the ongoing WTC 2025–2027 cycle with 27 wickets, including two four-wicket hauls and two fifers. Dropped from the Asia Cup squad, his resurgence makes him a strong contender to lead India’s pace attack in the upcoming Australia tour, especially if Jasprit Bumrah is rested. Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav also contributed with one wicket each.