Players to watch out for
It’s time for the Border Gavaskar Trophy, the most anticipated bilateral Test series in world cricket. India will tour Australia for a five-match Test series that may well decide the finalists of WTC Final 2025. While Rohit Sharma will lead the side in Australia, he is unavailable for the IND vs AUS 1st Test in Perth. Instead, Jasprit Bumrah will lead the side. Bumrah is the vice-captain of the India Cricket Team. Pat Cummins will lead the Australia Cricket Team with Steve Smith his deputy.
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India Squad for IND vs AUS Tests
India have called up three uncapped players for the Border Gavaskar Trophy. Abhimanyu Easwaran will be a backup opener while Nitish Kumar Reddy will be the sole seam-bowling all-rounder. Harshit Rana is the other uncapped player who can bowl at 145kph and take advantage of the Australian conditions.
At the top of the order, Rohit Sharma provides stability and flair. He will be complemented by burgeoning talents Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill, both known for their attacking prowess and adaptability. Abhimanyu Easwaran offers a solid presence, adding depth to the batting lineup.
Virat Kohli, a stalwart in the middle order, brings unparalleled experience and match-winning capabilities. KL Rahul provides versatility, able to adapt to various batting positions and situations. The dynamic Rishabh Pant, along with the in-form Sarfaraz Khan, promises explosive contributions.
Spin twin of R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja will offer all-round depth apart from Washington Sundar. Nitish Kumar Reddy remains a potential wildcard with his bowling and fielding abilities.
In the pace department, Jasprit Bumrah leads the attack with his lethal bowling. In Mohammed Shami’s absence, Mohammed Siraj will aid Bumrah. The young blood—Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, and Harshit Rana—offers promising pace options.
| India squad | Specialty |
|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma (captain) | Opening batter |
| Jasprit Bumrah (vice-captain) | Pace bowler |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Opening batter |
| Abhimanyu Easwaran | Opening batter |
| Shubman Gill | Top-order batter |
| Virat Kohli | Middle-order batter |
| KL Rahul | Middle-order batter |
| Rishabh Pant | Wicketkeeper-batter |
| Sarfaraz Khan | Middle-order batter |
| Dhruv Jurel | Wicketkeeper-batter |
| R Ashwin | Spin all-rounder |
| R Jadeja | Spin all-rounder |
| Mohammed Siraj | Pace bowler |
| Akash Deep | Pace bowler |
| Prasidh Krishna | Pace bowler |
| Harshit Rana | Pace bowler |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | Pace all-rounder |
| Washington Sundar | Spin all-rounder |
| Devdutt Padikkal | Top-order batter |
| Mukesh Kumar | Pace bowler (Reserve) |
| Navdeep Saini | Pace bowler (Reserve) |
| Khaleel Ahmed | Pace bowler (Reserve) |
| Yash Dayal | Pace bowler (Reserve) |
Australia Squad for IND vs AUS Tests
Like India, Australia have also called up two uncapped players. To end the opening conundrum, Australia have called up Nathan McSweeney and a reserved keeper-batter Josh Inglis who has already made a name in white-ball cricket. Pat Cummins will lead the squad which is a blend of seasoned campaigners and rising stars. It is a well-rounded unit poised for versatile challenges. Cummins, known for his penetrating pace and leadership acumen, ensures the team remains dynamic and competitive.
Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, and Scott Boland apart from Cummins headline the bowling attack. Their ability to exploit conditions and deliver breakthroughs consistently is crucial to Australia’s success. Nathan Lyon, the premier off-spinner, adds depth and variety, offering crucial control and wickets in the middle overs.
In the batting department, Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne form the backbone with their capacity for big scores. Usman Khawaja’s experience and calm demeanour underpin the top order. Travis Head adds aggression. He is capable of shifting the game’s momentum with his attacking style.
The versatile Mitchell Marsh offers critical balance as a robust all-rounder. Alex Carey, with his adept wicketkeeping and reliable middle-order batting, is a vital component, while Josh Inglis provides valuable backup.
Nathan McSweeney, as a promising talent, is a strategic addition, hinting at future potential. This squad, rich in experience and skilful versatility, is well-prepared to contend across formats, maintaining Australia’s competitive edge on the international stage.
| Australia squad | Specialty |
|---|---|
| Pat Cummins (captain) | Pace bowler |
| Scott Boland | Pace bowler |
| Alex Carey | Wicketkeeper-batter |
| Josh Hazlewood | Pace bowler |
| Travis Head | Opening batter |
| Josh Inglis | Wicketkeeper-batter |
| Usman Khawaja | Opening batter |
| Marnus Labuschagne | Middle-order batter |
| Nathan Lyon | Spinner |
| Mitchell Marsh | Pace all-rounder |
| Nathan McSweeney | Opening batter |
| Steve Smith | Middle-order batter |
| Mitchell Starc | Pace bowler |
| Sean Abbott | Fast bowler |
| Brendan Doggett | Fast bowler |
| Beau Webster | All-rounder |
