Overview

• The BCCI has replaced Rohit Sharma with Shubman Gill as India’s ODI captain in a forward-looking move aimed at the 2027 World Cup.
• Social media reactions have been harsh, with coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar drawing heavy criticism.
• Shami said on his YouTube channel that Gill has leadership experience and that supporters should accept the decision.
• Despite defending the move, Shami was left out of the Australia ODI squad as selectors chose Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh and Prasidh Krishna as pacers.
• Supporters of the change cite Gill’s recent leadership stints, including captaining India in England and leading the Gujarat Titans in the IPL.