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Shubman Gill Named India’s ODI Captain as Rohit Sharma Stays in Squad as Specialist Batter

Selectors frame the handover as long-term planning to groom Gill for the 2027 World Cup.

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

  • Gill will begin his tenure with the three ODIs in Australia starting October 19 in Perth, with Shreyas Iyer appointed vice-captain.
  • Chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar said running three captains across formats is impractical and that ODI leadership needs a longer runway.
  • Rohit Sharma has been informed of the decision and retained as an opener, while reports indicate both he and Virat Kohli will be picked on merit going forward.
  • Former players including Harbhajan Singh and Mohammed Kaif questioned the timing, and ex-coach Abhishek Nayar stressed the need for thorough communication with Rohit.
  • Rohit posted "End of an era (45) and the start of a new one (77)" on X, and Gill said leading the ODI side is an honor as he targets building toward 2027.