The home side comes into the series looking to bounce back from a difficult run in ODIs this year, most notably a 2-1 series loss against South Africa.
Gill steps into the role on the back of a successful home Test series win against the West Indies, and will be supported by newly named vice-captain Shreyas Iyer.
The first ODI between India and Australia on Sunday will be the first time these two teams will clash in an ODI match at Perth's Optus Stadium
According to the latest weather report from Perth, there is a high chance of rain throughout the day, which can play spoilsport in the match and wash it away partially or completely
India vs Australia 1st ODI: Rohit, who opened the innings, scored eight runs, while Kohli departed for a seven-ball duck.
Reddy's inclusion adds depth to India's middle order and offers a seam-bowling option on the bouncy Perth track
The controversy began when Ajit Agarkar said the selectors had no update on Shami's fitness during the squad selection. Shami, however, dismissed the comments with a pointed response.
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) recently announced its withdrawal, citing the deaths of three young cricketers in Pakistan's air strikes in Paktika province on Friday
According to event organizers, more than 175,000 tickets have been sold across the three-match series, underscoring the unmatched popularity of Indian cricketers, even on Australian soil.
The live streaming of the New Zealand Women vs Pakistan Women ICC Women's World Cup 2025 match will be available on the JioHotstar app and website in India
West Indies arrive in Bangladesh after a disappointing Test series whitewash against India. However, the Caribbean side will be eager to bounce back in the shorter format.
The tournament, which was set to feature Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka, was scheduled to be played from November 17 to 29 in Rawalpindi and Lahore.
With the 1st ODI scheduled to be played on October 19 at the Optus Stadium, the fans will be looking forward to watch their cricketing heroes play the 50-over format after a long time.
Marsh also talked about the pitch conditions, saying, "Perth is historically a bowler-friendly wicket, and both teams would love to take early advantage with their pacers early in the match."
The Afghanistan Cricket Board has confirmed that it has pulled out of the tri-nation series against Pakistan and Sri Lanka scheduled for next month, following the attack
The board confirmed that the players, identified as Kabeer, Sibghatullah, and Haroon, were among eight people killed in the airstrike in the Urgun district
England have also been in strong T20 form. In their last three series, they secured clean sweeps against West Indies (3-0) and Ireland (2-0), while sharing honors 1-1 with South Africa.
Agarkar also clarified that it was Kohli and Rohit, who had decided to quit Test cricket and the selection committee would have been happy to have their experience.
Shami has not been seen in Test cricket since the World Test Championship final against Australia in June 2023.
With the UAE's qualification, the full roster of 20 teams for the 2026 T20 World Cup is now complete, joining earlier qualifiers Nepal and Oman from the same regional event