Overview

• Gill confirmed he will debut as ODI captain in Australia from October 19–25, with the opener set for Perth.
• He said he was told of the captaincy before the public announcement made after the first West Indies Test.
• Chief selector Ajit Agarkar recently described plans for 2027 as non-committal on Rohit and Kohli, while Gill stated both are very much in the mix.
• Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been named in the ODI squad for the Australia tour, the only format they currently play.
• Reactions continue as Mohammed Shami urged supporters to back the decision, and R Ashwin suggested senior players use domestic matches to demonstrate commitment and rhythm.