If your cricket chat just started popping off with ‘kya hi chal raha hai yaar,’ trust us, you’re not alone. The India vs Australia ODI series 2025 squad drop is serving all the multiverse energy, injuries, surprise recalls, new captains, and full-on drama. From Pat Cummins putting his back first (relatable AF) to a comeback story that feels straight out of a Bollywood montage, this series is already breaking the internet, and the first ball hasn’t even been bowled!
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Cummins Out, Marsh In: Why Adulting Sucks (Even for Aussie Captains)
So, Australia just dropped their ODI squad for the India tour (kicks off October 19) and, plot twist, regular captain Pat Cummins is giving this one a miss because of a back issue, probably the most adult reason ever. Mitchell Marsh is leading the squad instead, and yes, this is all about keeping Cummins wrapped in bubble wrap until the Ashes. The series bowls off with three ODIs (Oct 19–25 in Perth), followed by five T20Is, so buckle up for a blockbuster week. Basically, back spasms > back-to-back matches, even if you’re the captain!Surprise Boarding Call: Matt Renshaw’s Comeback Plot
Raise your hand if you had “Matt Renshaw makes an ODI squad at 29” on your 2025 bingo card. No one? Same. Renshaw, who’s been hustling hard in domestic and Australia A cricket (scoring bulk runs vs Sri Lanka A, FYI), finally gets a boarding call for the white-ball flight, he was on the radar back in 2022 but is still waiting for his ODI debut. With the big boys retiring and the middle order shuffling like musical chairs, Renshaw’s moment has arrived!
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Bowling Drama: Starc Returns, Hazlewood Manages, Marnus Dropped?!
Just when you thought the bowling attack was set, Australia said, “Wait, let’s make it interesting.” Mitchell Starc is back (cue fiery left-arm memes), Adam Zampa holds down spin, and Josh Hazlewood is basically using these matches as a warmup for the Ashes; call it smart jugaad. Oh, and Marnus Labuschagne? Dropped after lean form, fans who lived off his 2023 WC heroics are in full panic mode. Australia basically building a bowling IKEA, some assembly (and a lot of physio) required.India’s Turn: Gill Leads, OG Legends Return
Over in the Indian dugout, it’s a new chapter but familiar faces! Shubman Gill steps up as ODI captain, but don’t worry, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are back in the squad, and full fixtures are locked from October 19 to 25. Selection rotation is expected (Bumrah gets a rest), which is all part of the bigger tournament prep. So it’s naya captain, purane finishers, the kind of jugaad only Indian cricket can pull off.
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- TL;DR: WhatsApp Group Chats Be Like…
The comments sections (and your WhatsApp fam) are a full-on cricket debate zone. Some are all, “smart moves, Ashes focus!” while others just want rhythm to stick before the T20 WC. The trending topics? Cummins’ healing powers, Renshaw’s big break, Starc’s sizzle, Labuschagne’s FOMO, and Gill’s leadership vibes. Everyone’s got their “perfect XI” so drop your dream team… and let the friendly face-offs begin! India 2-1 or Aus 3-0? Comments mein batao.
That’s the tea, fam, Cummins recuperates, Starc serves heat, Renshaw levels up, Gill takes charge, and the India-Australia rivalry is fully ON. Who takes this mini-series before Ashes fever starts?
