Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh But has given voice to your disappointment Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Decision to remove Rohit Sharma As the ODI captain before the upcoming Australia tour. The selectors announced on Saturday, October 4, that Shubman Gill Will lead the team in the 50 -over format, in place of Rohit, who directed India to a champion Trophy Triumph earlier this year.
Harbhajan Singh surprised Rohit Sharma’s decision to sideline as captain
Speaking Star sportsHarbhajan admitted that while Gill’s promotion presents a new challenge for the young man, he was surprised to see Rohit not only as a player but as a captain.
The removal of Rohit is the end of a four -year term as India’s full -time ODI captain. He had stepped before T20Is in 2024 and conducted tests in 2025, and this latest change indicates an important transition phase in Indian cricket leadership.
“Gill is given another responsibility, as well as to lead the team. Harbhajan said.
‘Rohit should have been given at least this tour-Harbhajan on Rohit
Harbhajan, who shared the dressing room with Rohit during his sports days, felt that the senior opener gave a chance to lead the team for at least Australia’s tour, which, given his recent success as a captain. Rohit’s leadership has been widely credited for India’s stability in limited-over cricket. Under its captaincy, India won several bilateral series and a long ICC trophy in 2025 with the winning of the T20 World Cup 2024 and the victory of the Champions Trophy.
“I felt that if he was going to Australia, he must have been the captain again. He only won the Champions Trophy and other tournaments, so I think he has been one of the pillars of Indian cricket in white balls. He should have been given at least on this tour,” The experienced off-spinner said.
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