Overview

• Gill was confirmed as ODI captain on October 4, replacing Rohit Sharma in a move announced by the Ajit Agarkar-led selection panel.
• He now leads India in Tests and ODIs and serves as vice-captain in T20Is under Suryakumar Yadav.
• His first ODI as captain is scheduled for October 19 in Perth against Australia, after he leads the second Test versus the West Indies in Delhi on October 10.
• Agarkar said the promotion reflected continuity from Gill’s vice-captaincy and highlighted his England series, where he scored over 700 runs and captained a 2-2 draw.
• Former pacer R. P. Singh said Rahul Dravid identified Gill as a future all-format captain as early as 2020–21, with Gautam Gambhir’s team management later overseeing his rise.