Ahead of the second ODI of the ongoing 3-match ODI series between India and Australia, a video of Shubman Gill went viral on social media. Through this viral video, we can see Gill, the team India ODI captain, shake hands with a fan.

Ahead of the IND vs AUS 2nd ODI in Adelaide, the clip has circulated widely across social media platforms. The person who approached the Indian captain for the handshake was a Pakistani cricket fan who reportedly shouted a political slogan immediately after the handshake.

Gill calmly pulled his hand back and walked away without further reaction. The controversy surrounding the handshake has been a major talking point in the cricketing community. Viewers can find the specific viral video online.

What’s the Real Story Behind the ‘No Handshake’ Controversy? Fans Can’t Stop Talking!

When Team India faced archrival Pakistan in the 2025 Asia Cup, all the matches between the two cricketing giants were laden with controversies. When India faced Pakistan in the group stage, India's T20Is captain Suryakumar Yadav refused to shake hands with Pakistan's captain, Salman Ali Agha.

This event initiated the widely discussed 'No Handshake' controversy between the sides. India ultimately won the Asia Cup 2025 title, defeating Pakistan in the final as well.

Given the high tensions and the ongoing sportsmanship debate, cricket fans were naturally curious to know whether Shubman Gill, the newly appointed captain of India's ODI and Test formats, also maintained the no-handshake policy with the Pakistan cricket team players during the tournament. Gill was part of the Asia Cup squad, playing in the matches against the arch-rivals.

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As of now, the Men in Blue are in Australia for an 8-game limited-overs series, where both of the cricket teams will face each other for ODIs (One Day Internationals) and T20Is (Twenty20 Internationals) as well. Ahead of the 2nd ODI in the series, Team India is trailing the series by 0-1.

In the second ODI match, India has no option left but to secure a victory to keep the series alive. The home team, Australia, won the first match with ease, and they will be looking for another commanding win to seal the bilateral series. The pressure is on the Indian cricket team to level the series scoreline in the next encounter.

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Shubman Gill was spotted in Australia with his bag carrier behind him. A Pakistani fan went over and gave him the handshake that never happened 🇵🇰🤝 #ShubmanGill #PakistanCricket #IndianCricket pic.twitter.com/3ytRenzWL9

— Haroon (@hazharoon) October 22, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions 

What was the "No Handshake" controversy during the Asia Cup 2025?

The "No Handshake" controversy began when India's T20Is captain Suryakumar Yadav refused to shake hands with Pakistan's captain during the group stage match of the Asia Cup 2025. This refusal was reportedly maintained throughout the tournament, including the final, in which India defeated Pakistan.

Did Shubman Gill shake hands with any Pakistani fans or players following the Asia Cup controversy?

A recent viral video circulated ahead of the India vs Australia 2nd ODI, showing India's ODI captain, Shubman Gill, shake hands with a fan in Adelaide. The fan was reportedly a Pakistani supporter who shouted a political slogan immediately after the handshake. Gill calmly pulled his hand back and walked away.

What is the current status of the India vs Australia limited-overs series?

The Men in Blue are in Australia for an 8-game limited-overs series (ODIs and T20Is). As of now, India is trailing the ODI series by 0-1 after losing the first match to the home team, Australia.

What is the significance of the upcoming 2nd ODI for the Indian team?

The second ODI is a must-win match for India. Since they are trailing the series 0-1, a loss would mean Australia seals the bilateral series, putting immense pressure on Shubman Gill and the Indian cricket team to secure a victory and keep the series alive.

Was Shubman Gill involved in the "No Handshake" policy during the Asia Cup 2025 matches against Pakistan?

The "No Handshake" policy was initiated and followed by the Indian team, led by T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav, in all their matches against Pakistan during the Asia Cup 2025. As a member of the squad, Gill would have been part of the team maintaining that stance during the on-field interactions.

IND vs AUS Match Preview

India and Australia will face off again in the 2nd ODI of the series in Adelaide. The home side made an impact in the first game, taking a 1-0 lead with a commanding all-around performance. Now, they'll try to finish the game early and clinch the series. India faces a steep challenge against a team that thrives at home. They'll need something special to turn things around.

IND vs AUS Match Details

India vs Australia – 2nd ODI Match, India tour of Australia 2025 

Venue: Adelaide Oval, North Adelaide

Date & Time: 23rd October 2025 at 09:00 AM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

IND vs AUS Venue Stats 

IND vs AUS Pitch Report

The rough grass covering the drop-in pitch at the Adelaide Oval suggests that early movement and bounce are likely.

IND vs AUS Weather Report

The weather in Adelaide is anticipated to be partly sunny and cloudy for the majority of the day.

IND vs AUS Last Five Matches

IND vs AUS Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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IND vs AUS Probable Playing XIs:

Australia Probable Playing XIs

Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (c), Matthew Short, Josh Philippe (wk), Matt Renshaw, Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Owen, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Josh Hazlewood

India Probable Playing XIs

Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Axar Patel, Washington Sundar/Kuldeep Yadav, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh

Topmost Picks for IND vs AUS Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – India

• Shubman Gill – Shubman Gill is the team's leading run-scorer, scoring 447 runs in 8 matches at an average of 63.85 and a strike rate of 89.57.
• Kuldeep Yadav – Kuldeep Yadav has taken nine wickets in seven matches at an economy rate of 4.89.

Top Picks – Australia

• Travis Head – Travis Head is the team's leading run-scorer, scoring 297 runs in 7 matches at an average of 49.50 and a strike rate of 128.08.
• Josh Hazlewood – Josh Hazlewood is succeeding for the team with 10 wickets in 5 matches at an economy rate of 5.60.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for IND vs AUS Dream11 Team:

KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh(VC), Virat Kohli(C), Matthew Short, Mitchell Owen, Axar Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Virat Kohli, Matthew Short

Vice-captain – Mitchell Marsh, KL Rahul

Wicketkeeper – KL Rahul

IND vs AUS Probable Winners:

India will look to rebound from their crushing loss in the first ODI, but it will not be easy. The hosts are strong on their home turf, and the visiting team has had little time to adjust to the fast pace and bounce of these surfaces. A stronger response from India is undoubtedly on the cards, but Australia has the advantage heading into this clash due to their form, reputation, and overall balance. Considering the team combination, Australia is expected to win this match.

Chief selector Ajit Agarkar and head coach Gautam Gambhir were spotted together ahead of the India vs Australia 2nd ODI match (IND vs AUS 2nd ODI). Ahead of the crucial match, the Indian team management arranged an optional training session. From there, glimpses of moments have been captured in camera lenses.

From a video, attached with the article below, viewers can see Agarkar and Gambhir were discussing deeply during the practice. They talked with other members and players of the squad as well. The main attractive point of the video is when Gambhir and Agarkar went to talk with another opener of the current squad, Yashasvi Jaiswal. The head coach and the chief selector talked for a while with the young opener.

This little moment caught many cricket fans' eyes, and there are speculations already started about Rohit Sharma's future in the team. After winning the Champions Trophy, the ongoing white-ball series in Australia is Sharma's first international assignment. Before the beginning of the series, BCCI announced that Shubman Gill would lead the side and Rohit would be in the squad only as a batsman.

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Gautam Gambhir, Ajit Agarkar talked with Yashasvi Jaiswal 

In the first match of the 3-match ODI series, Sharma and Gill both failed to impress with their batting work. It is now well established that the board has a huge amount of faith in Gill—he is now the captain of India's Test and ODI setup and vice captain of the T20I team. In the previous match in Perth, Rohit scored only 8 runs and was then dismissed. 

With the win, Australia is leading the three-match series by 1-0, and it makes the second match for India a do-or-die situation. Will Indian team management make any changes in their first XI? The question remains.

Ajit Agarkar and Gautam Gambhir in a long animated chat with backup opener #YashasviJaiswal after #RohitSharma walked off towards the team hotel. Is this the sign of the future?@CricSubhayan and @rohitjuglan discuss.@ThumsUpOfficial #AUSvIND #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/QZ6aVvYgdm

— RevSportz Global (@RevSportzGlobal) October 22, 2025

Ahead of a must-win match, Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir were spotted together during Team India's net session. Tomorrow (October 23), India is scheduled to face Australia (IND vs AUS 2nd ODI) for the second One Day International of the 3-match ODI series.

After a brutal defeat in the first match, the Men in Blue now have no option but to win the upcoming match to keep their hopes alive to win the overseas 50-over series. In Perth, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli marked their comeback for Team India after almost a break of five months. But their returns proved numb, as both of the batters lost their wickets cheaply against a quality Australian bowling attack. Sharma scored 8, while Kohli had to return with a duck in the first match of the tour.

Ahead of the 2nd ODI, team India head coach Gautam Gambhir and experienced opener Rohit Sharma were seen inspecting the practice pitches during one of their net sessions. From the video we can see that both of them were closely monitoring the track. In Perth, the pitch was too challenging for subcontinent batters. The weather was heavy; bowlers were getting extra bounce and movement from the surface.

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Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma inspected the practice pitches

Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir checking practice pitches before batting at Adelaide oval today.🇮🇳❤️ pic.twitter.com/4uEGGRPW54

— 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵ (@rushiii_12) October 22, 2025

After losing the toss, India went to bat first at the Optus Stadium. The pace bowling attack of the home team did not take too long to break team India's top-order batting lineup apart. Apart from Axar Patel and KL Rahul, none of the players of the playing combination were able to make a positive contribution in that match. 

The nature of the surface out and out surprised India's star-studded batting lineup. To prevent another batting collapse, the Indian team management has to keep itself prepared for all possible hurdles. 

DLS played a vital role in the India vs Australia 1st ODI match in Perth. Due to rain, the 50-over match was cut short, and in the end, it was a clinical win for the home side. Team India found no match to counter the Aussie game plan. After the match, where Australia won by 7 wickets, former India cricketer Aakash Chopra raised a serious issue—the DLS. 

Whenever the number of overs of a match is reduced, the DLS method is used to find a winner of the match. With the method, the actual number of overs and the target total are revised. Is the process accurate enough to conclude a match? It has been a long-standing question for years. According to Chopra, the time has arrived to review the method. 

"Australia ends India’s 8-match winning streak in ODI. Australia was indeed a better side on the day, but DLS needs a serious relook," Aakash Chopra wrote in this 'X' post. 

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Australia ends India’s 8-match winning streak in ODI.
Australia were indeed a better side on the day but DLS needs a serious relook. #AusvInd

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) October 19, 2025

Why did Aakash Chopra criticize the DLS method? 

Because of repeated rain interruption, the match on Sunday was reduced to only 26 overs. When Australia went to bat in the second innings, they had a reduced total of 131 runs in front of them because of the DLS formula, while India scored 136 runs in 26 overs in the first innings. Though Australia won the match as the most deserving side of the evening. 

Apart from Axar Patel (31) and KL Rahul (38), no other Indian batter was able to touch the 20-run mark on an individual basis. Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Owen, and Matthew Kuhnemann claimed a brace each. Captain Mitchell Marsh (46*) guided his team to a comfortable win from the front. Josh Philippe (37) and Matt Renshaw (21*) provided him the required support. The Indian bowling lineup without Jasprit Bumrah was not able to do enough to trouble the chasing side. 

An easy win for Australia on a rain-soaked day in Perth. Under a heavy sky and on a fresh, bouncy pitch at the Optus Stadium, Team India batters struggled throughout the first innings of the match. The toss might have been a significant factor in deciding the fate of the match today (October 19). 

First Innings:

India: 136/9 (26)

India went to bat first with their opener Rohit Sharma and newly appointed ODI captain Shubman Gill. The craze around the match was crazy mostly because of Sharma and Virat Kohli, who made a comeback for team India after almost a 5-month break. But their comeback proved disappointing, as both of them underperformed. Rohit went for 8 runs, while Kohli went for a duck. Apart from Axar Patel (31) and KL Rahul (38), no other Indian batter was able to touch the 20-run mark on an individual basis. Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Owen, and Matthew Kuhnemann claimed a brace each. 

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Second Innings: 

Australia: 131/3 (21.1/26)

Australia won by 7 wickets

Because of pouring rain, the 50-over match was reduced to 26-over, and Australia had to score only 131 runs to win the match, according to the DLS method. Against 3 wickets, the home team achieved the target total easily. Captain Mitchell Marsh (46*) guided his team to a comfortable win from the front. Josh Philippe (37) and Matt Renshaw (21*) provided him the required support. The Indian bowling lineup without Jasprit Bumrah was not able to do enough to trouble the chasing side. 

Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan brutally criticized Shreyas Iyer and advised BCCI to drop the batter from the team. On a live show during the India vs Australia 1st ODI match, Pathan, through a video, explained how poor Iyer's technique was against the short deliveries. 

At the Optus Stadium, under a heavy sky and rain threats, India lost their top-order batters in short intervals. Captain Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Iyer were all outclassed by the Australian pace attack. When Iyer came into the crease, India was already on the back foot, suffocating for some room to breathe. Indian cricket fans and experts had a huge amount of expectations on the batter. In the recent few matches, he performed well with the bat as well. 

Viewers noticed that Shreyas slightly upgraded his batting stance. Against Aussie pacers, on a bouncy track, his batting stance was more open. Before that match, Iyer was spotted with head coach Gautam Gambhir and bowling coach Morne Morkel in the nets. After all the preparations, the reality proved very harsh for the right-handed batsman. 

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Irfan Pathan criticised Shreyas Iyer 

On a short, quick delivery, Iyer lost his wicket without adding any significant runs to team India's run tally. Experienced pacer Josh Hazlewood launched a short pitch delivery on the body of the batter. Iyer was absolutely surprised and had no clue how to face the ball. He somehow tried to push the ball on the leg but got only an edge, which went behind the stumps. Diving on the left side, Josh Philippe took a beautiful catch to dismiss Shreyas Iyer. 

In the studio Irfan Pathan exposed how weak Iyer's batting strategy was for bouncy surfaces. "Shreyas Iyer's batting technique against short balls is worse than club-level batters; he is not capable of batting on Australian pitches. Team India should drop him," Pathan opined.

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli both lost their wickets cheaply during the India vs Australia 1st ODI match at the Optus Stadium. Sharma departed for 8, while Kohli returned to the dugout with a duck—a comeback in blue for two legends far away from a memorable account. 

The level of expectations around Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli before the match was touching the roof. Both rehearsed their batting in nets to mark their comeback special, but in reality, it was a disappointing start for India. India lost their 3 batters for only 25 runs on the scoreboard. Captain Shubman Gill is gone for only 10 runs. Three pacers of Australia—Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Ellis—claimed a wicket each. 

Indian cricket fans across social media platforms reacted widely to Virat's and Rohit's dismissals. Netizens can now see a series of memes on these two batters. Few of the cricket fans are trying to stand by the icons. Why did Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli lose their wickets so early despite all the preparations?

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Cricket fans reacted on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's early dismissals

According to some theories, it was mostly because of the rust they sustained because of the long layoff. After taking retirements from T20I and Tests, they were out of action for a long time, and then the wicket. The surface of the Optus Stadium looked good for pacers. On their home soil, Aussie pacers did their job precisely. Rohit was looking good on the track, but the movement Josh Hazlewood generated was enough to trap the right-handed batter. Starc took the wicket of Kohli. 

The weather condition too was not favorable for the batting side on a fresh track. Under a heavy sky, batting was difficult against the new ball and the quality bowling of team Australia. As of now, the match has stopped due to rain; Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel are the batters on the crease. 

#INDvsAUS
Gautam Gambhir To Virat Kohli & Rohit Sharma 😭 pic.twitter.com/Kgu5pIoOb0

— theboysthing (@theboysthing07) October 19, 2025

Karma coming back for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma fans who made fun of Tendulkar during his 2011-13 era! #INDvAUS #INDvsAUS #AUSvIND #AUSvsIND pic.twitter.com/0mbF4J5wmV

— Cricketism (@MidnightMusinng) October 19, 2025

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma be like #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/7MBMhFfKDh

— Ministry Of Sarcasm (@M_OfSarcasm) October 19, 2025

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma GOAT 🤡#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/Qf5L8vyCxN

— Sajcasm (@sajcasm_) October 19, 2025

Legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli once again 🤡#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/yGtPA8wRkN

— UmdarTamker (@UmdarTamker) October 19, 2025

Even in Australia, fans are there to support Team India. There are multiple videos on social media platforms showing Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli with their fans. Now, a recent video captured a humble moment of Shubman Gill with his fans.

The video shows that Gill is in a towel while giving an autograph to a fan. The caption of the video makes the situation hilarious. The caption reads, "Bro is so humble that fans are more important than wearing pants." The main focus of the video is on Shubman Gill, but the netizens find more funny scenes in the video.

A few of them pointed out the background of the video, where we can see another person with a similar-looking towel and bucket in hand, walking around. Ahead of the India vs. Australia 1st ODI match at the Optus Stadium, Burswood, scheduled to be held on October 19, there are few videos on the internet showing some glimpses of Gill and Team India during their practice season.

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A hilarious video of Shubman Gill before India vs Australia 1st ODI 

Bro is so humble that fans are important more than wearing pants 😭💀#ShubmanGill pic.twitter.com/lzhnzIRYo1

— 𝑆𝓃𝑒𝒽𝒶77🪞✨ (@xo_sneha77) October 18, 2025

One of the videos shows Gill talking with Rohit Sharma for a long time on the field. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) assigned the young cricketer as the captain of the ODI team for the high-octane tournament. Rohit, who was the captain before Gill, will take part in the tournament only as a batter. Rohit and Virat Kohli are all set to make a comeback for the Men in Blue after the Champions Trophy 2025 triumph. They retired from the T20I format right after winning the T20I World Cup, and ahead of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025, both batters signed off from Test cricket. 

The board assigned Gill as the Test team captain for the five-match Test series. Without the services of the two stalwarts, Team India under Shubman's leadership performed in a promising way and ended the tournament with a 2-2 scoreline. A few days ago, India clean swept the West Indies in a 2-match Test series as well. Now, Gil will lead India on ODIs as well. 

IND vs AUS Match Preview

India will embark on an exciting white-ball trip to Australia this week, beginning with the ODI leg on Sunday at Perth Stadium. India will be making their debut in this format since winning the Champions Trophy in March, so some rust is to be expected. Australia, on the other hand, appears to be in better rhythm, despite the absence of some of its key players. Playing at home gives them a distinct advantage, and they will be confident in setting the tone early in the series.

IND vs AUS Match Details

India vs Australia – 1st ODI Match, India tour of Australia 2025 

Venue: Perth Stadium, Burswood

Date & Time: 19th October 2025 at 09:00 AM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

IND vs AUS Venue Stats 

IND vs AUS Pitch Report

Perth's pitch has a lively bounce and carry, making scoring difficult in the first few overs. Pacers like Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Mohammed Siraj will enjoy bowling here.

IND vs AUS Weather Report

The climate in Perth is expected to be partly sunny and comfortable throughout the day.

IND vs AUS Last Five Matches

IND vs AUS Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: IND vs AUS Dream11 Prediction 1st ODI match

IND vs AUS Probable Playing XIs:

Australia Probable Playing XIs

Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Matthew Short, Mitchell Owen/Cooper Connolly, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Matthew Kuhnemann/Ben Dwarshuis

India Probable Playing XIs

Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (C), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Nitish Reddy, Harshit Rana, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh

Topmost Picks for IND vs AUS Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – India

• Shubman Gill – Shubman Gill is the team's leading run-scorer, scoring 447 runs in 8 matches at an average of 63.85 and a strike rate of 89.57.
• Kuldeep Yadav – Kuldeep Yadav has taken nine wickets in seven matches at an economy rate of 4.89.

Top Picks – Australia

• Travis Head – Travis Head is the team's leading run-scorer, scoring 297 runs in 7 matches at an average of 49.50 and a strike rate of 128.08.
• Ben Dwarshuis – Ben Dwarshuis is succeeding for the team with 10 wickets in 5 matches at an economy rate of 5.60.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for IND vs AUS Dream11 Team:

KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh(VC), Virat Kohli(C), Matthew Short, Mitchell Owen, Axar Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Virat Kohli, Matthew Short

Vice-captain – Mitchell Marsh, KL Rahul

Wicketkeeper – KL Rahul

IND vs AUS Probable Winners:

India and Australia have one of the most intense rivalries in limited-overs cricket, with each series featuring drama and high-quality contests. This must be no different. Australia has the advantage at home, with a strong unit able to handle any situation. India, while skilled and full of potential match-winners, may feel worn out after going 7 months without a 50-over match. Faced with a fast and bouncy Perth pitch right away, their top order will be tested against the speed and bounce generated by Hazlewood and Starc. Still, India has an upper hand in this match and should have an intense match too. Considering the team combination, India is expected to win this match.