Gill replaces Rohit Sharma who remains in the squad along with batting stalwart Virat Kohli. Both Rohit and Kohli have quit test cricket and T20 Internationals and are only available for India in the 50-over format. Gill took over as test captain after Rohit quit the long format in May, and he is vice captain of India's T20 squad led by Suryakumar Yadav. Rohit and Kohli last played for India in the Champions Trophy final in March beating New Zealand. The tour begins on October 19 with the first 50-over match in Perth followed by games in Adelaide and Sydney.