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BCCI Names Shubman Gill India ODI Captain, Retains Rohit Sharma in Squad

The selection panel framed the handover as a move toward single-captain continuity to start 2027 preparations.

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Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will make their much-awaited return in the Australia series.
Tilak Varma and Sanju Samson bump their fists during the Asia Cup 2025.
Ravindra Jadeja playing for India.

Overview

  • Gill will lead India on the Australia white-ball tour beginning October 19, with Shreyas Iyer appointed vice-captain.
  • Rohit Sharma has been relieved of the ODI captaincy but remains selected as a batter and acknowledged the change with an “End of an era (45)” message on X.
  • Chief selector Ajit Agarkar said running three captains across formats is impractical and confirmed Rohit was informed of the decision.
  • Reactions from former players were mixed, with Harbhajan Singh and Mohammad Kaif questioning the timing, while others endorsed succession planning and Abhishek Nayar urged thorough, face-to-face communication.
  • Rohit departs the role with 42 wins in 56 ODIs and recent ICC titles, and commentators say his and Virat Kohli’s 2027 World Cup chances now hinge on sustained form.