Australia have announced their squads for the upcoming white-ball series against India, featuring the return of pace spearhead Mitchell Starc and a fresh leadership stint for Mitchell Marsh, who will captain both the ODI and T20I sides. The three-match ODI series begins on October 19 in Perth, followed by a five-match T20I series starting October 29.

Starc, who sat out the ODI series against South Africa to manage his workload, makes his comeback as he eyes preparation for the Ashes beginning in November. The left-arm pacer, who has already retired from T20 internationals, will lead Australia’s bowling attack alongside Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Ellis, Ben Dwarshuis, and Xavier Bartlett.

Selectors have also rewarded in-form players Matthew Renshaw, Matt Short, and Mitchell Owen with ODI recalls. Renshaw, returning to the 50-over setup for the first time since 2022, earned his spot after a string of impressive performances for Australia A and Queensland.

Cummins, Labuschagne, and Maxwell Missing

Regular skipper Pat Cummins will skip the India tour to focus on his recovery from a lumbar bone stress injury ahead of the Ashes. Marnus Labuschagne, Sean Abbott, Aaron Hardie, and Matthew Kuhnemann, who featured in the South Africa ODIs, have missed selection this time.

Meanwhile, Glenn Maxwell continues to recover from a wrist injury sustained in training and remains unavailable for the T20Is. His absence opens opportunities for all-rounders like Marcus Stoinis, Cameron Green, and Cooper Connolly to step up.

Alex Carey to Miss First ODI

Wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey will miss the opening ODI in Perth due to domestic commitments with South Australia but is expected to return for the remaining two games. Josh Inglis, who has recovered from a calf strain, will handle the gloves during Carey’s absence.

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T20 Squad: Focus on World Cup Preparation

The first two T20Is will serve as key preparation for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Inglis and Ellis return to the T20 setup, while Tim David, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis, and Adam Zampa form part of a strong core.

Chief selector George Bailey stated that workload management and Test preparation were crucial in shaping both squads:

“We are trying to strike a balance to ensure we simultaneously prepare individuals for the Test series while keeping the T20 squad intact ahead of the World Cup next year.”

Australia’s Squads for India Series 2025

Introducing our Australian Men's squads for the ODI & T20I series against India 🇦🇺 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/6pSGjzUL01

— Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) October 7, 2025

Aus ODI Squad

Mitchell Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Renshaw, Matthew Short, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Owen.

AUS T20I Squad

Mitchell Marsh (c), Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Owen.

The cricketing world is in mourning as former West Indies all-rounder Bernard Julien, a member of the historic 1975 World Cup-winning team, passed away on October 5, 2025, at the age of 75 in Valsen, North Trinidad. Julien’s contributions to West Indies cricket, both with bat and ball, left a lasting legacy that will be remembered by fans and fellow cricketers alike.

Bernard Julien: Cricket Career Highlights and Stats

Bernard Julien represented the West Indies in 24 Test matches and 12 One-Day Internationals (ODIs). A talented left-arm medium-fast bowler and a dependable batsman, he took 68 international wickets and scored 952 runs, including two centuries in his career. His calm temperament and strategic approach made him a valued player on every team he represented.

Julien’s international cricket career also included stints with Kent County Cricket Club (1970–1977) in England, where he showcased his skills in county cricket before returning to the international arena.

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1975 World Cup Stats

Julien was one of the key figures in the West Indies squad that won the first-ever Men’s Cricket World Cup in 1975, led by captain Clive Lloyd. His remarkable performances during the tournament were instrumental in securing the championship:

• Group Stage vs. Sri Lanka: 4 wickets for 20 runs
• Semi-Final vs. New Zealand: 4 wickets for 27 runs
• Final vs. Australia at Lord’s: 2 wickets and an unbeaten 26 runs

These contributions helped West Indies lift the trophy and cemented Julien’s place in cricketing history.

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Challenges and the 1982–83 Controversy

Julien’s international career ended abruptly when he participated in the 1982–83 South Africa tour, during the era of apartheid. At that time, South Africa faced a global sports boycott due to racial segregation policies. The West Indies players who joined the rebel tour were initially banned for life by the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) and ICC, effectively ending their international careers. This decision highlighted the political and ethical complexities that affected cricket during that period.