Overview

• Gill affirmed the senior duo are very much in the mix for the 2027 tournament, even as chief selector Ajit Agarkar stayed non-committal on their long-term roles.
• He disclosed he was told of his appointment before the public announcement made during the ongoing Test series.
• His first assignment as ODI captain comes in Australia, with a three-match series starting October 19 at Perth Stadium.
• Mohammed Shami supported the BCCI’s call and urged supporters to stop online memes and respect the leadership transition.
• Ravichandran Ashwin endorsed Gill’s elevation and urged Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to signal commitment through domestic cricket if required.