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Shubman Gill Named India’s ODODI Captain as BCCI Accelerates 2027 Transition

Chief selector Ajit Agarkar cites the need to unify leadership within a sparse ODI calendar.

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The India-Australia ODI series will begin on October 19
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Overview

  • Gill replaces Rohit Sharma for the three-match ODI series in Australia starting October 19, with Rohit retained as a specialist batter and Shreyas Iyer named vice-captain.
  • Agarkar said having three captains across formats is impractical and argued for giving Gill time to build toward the 2027 ODI World Cup.
  • Reports say Rohit and Virat Kohli will be picked on merit from here, leaving their long-term roles and World Cup prospects uncertain.
  • Agarkar confirmed the decision was communicated to Rohit, with reports claiming he was informed earlier; Rohit posted “End of an era (45) and the start of a new one (77)” to wish Gill well.
  • Reactions diverged as Abhishek Nayar stressed thorough in-person communication, Mohammad Kaif warned against overburdening Gill, Sunil Gavaskar supported early grooming and flagged more tough calls if veterans stay non-committal, and ex-selector Saba Karim questioned Rohit’s inclusion if he is not in 2027 plans.