Shubman Gill Named India's ODI Captain
Shubman Gill Named India's ODI Captain

Shubman Gill Named India's ODI Captain

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BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar and head coach Gautam Gambhir have replaced Rohit Sharma with Shubman Gill as India’s ODI captain in a planned transition aimed at building a younger core ahead of the 2027 World Cup. The change was announced ahead of the three‑ODI tour of Australia beginning October 19 in Perth, with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli still named in the squad. The move has drawn mixed reactions: Harbhajan Singh backed the long‑term vision while Mohammed Kaif criticized removing Rohit after 16 years, and Sunil Gavaskar suggested Rohit and Kohli opted to make themselves available specifically for the Australia series. Former Australia captain Aaron Finch predicted a narrow Australia 2‑1 series win but backed Gill’s leadership and highlighted the stabilizing presence of Rohit and Kohli around the young skipper. Insiders say Rohit and Kohli will be selected on form and fitness as selectors manage the transition, and emerging players such as Yashasvi Jaiswal are positioning themselves for future leadership roles.

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