India squad for Australia tour: 5 mammoth announcements by Ajit Agarkar that promises to change future of Indian cricket

 The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) named the squad for the white-ball tour of Australia on Saturday. The tour will begin with a three-match ODI series starting on October 19, followed by five T20Is. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been picked for the 50-over format, marking their return to international cricket for the first time since the Champions Trophy earlier this year. However, Rohit will no longer lead the ODI side, as the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee named Shubman Gill as the new captain, with Shreyas Iyer as his deputy.

Agarkar’s committee made quite a few significant announcements that could redefine India’s white-ball approach in the lead-up to the two impending ICC tournaments - the T20 World Cup in February 2026 and the ODI World Cup at home in 2027. These decisions strike a strategic balance between nurturing young talent and leveraging experienced veterans, signalling a long-term vision that could shape India’s performance in the years to come.