Overview

• India named Shubman Gill ODI captain with Shreyas Iyer as vice-captain for a three-match series in Australia starting October 19.
• Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were included for their first international action since March, with chief selector Ajit Agarkar confirming they cleared mandatory fitness tests.
• Agarkar indicated the veterans’ inclusion does not secure places in the 2027 World Cup plans, signaling selections will hinge on performance and fitness.
• Former selectors Dilip Vengsarkar questioned how form was judged after a long layoff, while Robin Uthappa backed an early leadership transition given Rohit’s age trajectory.
• Sunil Gavaskar urged the seniors to seek one-day match practice in domestic cricket, and Manoj Tiwary publicly accused head coach Gautam Gambhir of sidelining senior players, a claim reported without official corroboration.