Five Indian players to make their Test and ODI debut in Australia

5. Subroto Banerjee (1991 - ODI, 1992 - Test)

Subroto Banerjee made his ODI debut against Australia in 1991 and earned his Test cap a year later. Known for his disciplined medium pace, he impressed with his control and swing.

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4. Irfan Pathan (2003 - Test, 2004 - ODI)

Irfan Pathan debuted in Tests during the 2003-04 Border-Gavaskar series in Australia and later played ODIs there. His sharp swing bowling earned praise from cricket legends worldwide.

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3. Mohammed Siraj (2019 - ODI, 2020 - Test)

Mohammed Siraj’s ODI debut came in 2019, but his Test debut in Australia’s 2020-21 series made headlines. He emerged as India’s bowling hero in the historic Gabba triumph.

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2. T Natarajan (2020 - ODI, 2021 - Test)

T Natarajan became the first Indian cricketer to debut in all three formats on the same tour of Australia. His accuracy and calm under pressure made him an instant fan favorite.

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1. Nitish Reddy (2024 - Test, 2025 - ODI)

Young all-rounder Nitish Reddy impressed in his Test debut in Australia in 2024 and later earned his ODI cap in 2025. His versatility promises a bright future for Indian cricket.

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