with Rohit Sharma Now in the dignity of their international career, the Indian cricket team is slowly preparing for transition under leadership. Already retired from Tests and T20I formats, Rohit has continued to lead India. However, with age and up holding up 2025 Champions Trophy On the horizon, there is speculation that once Rohit decides to take a different step from the 50 -over format, the reins will earn.
Rohit’s contribution in Indian cricket has been very high, but the need to prepare a successor has become more prominent than ever. India’s next one-day captain’s search is gaining momentum- and recently former India batsman Mohammad Kaif ODI has chosen his choice as the next leader of India in the format.
Mohammad Kaif named the next OD skipper after Rohit Sharma
Kaif has thrown his weight behind the young opener Shubman Gill Rohit’s ideal successor in ODI format. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Kaif praised Gill’s leadership qualities and pressure, especially during the recent Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in England.
“I think Shubman Gill is going to be a better captain in the coming time. He did a good job here. He will also get ODI captaincy because we don’t know how long Rohit Sharma will play. Gill is standing there, ready to pick him up,” Said Kaif.
Kaif also said how Gill’s batting supplemented his captaincy during the series, suggesting what the youth had to guide the team in all departments.
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An impressive series in England
In particular, Gill was handed over the captaincy for the high-profile Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 against England. Despite being below 1–2 in the series in the final test at the Oval, Gill’s side showed the series notable patience and character for the level of 2–2.
India’s dramatic six -run win in the fifth Test was largely from a fierce bowling performance. Mohammad Siraj Last day. However, it was Gill’s stable leadership and brilliant batting form that provided backbones for India’s fightback.
Gill scored 754 runs in an average an average of 75.40, including significant knocks that placed India in the entire series. His ability to lead a relatively young squad in challenging English conditions did not pay attention to his ability.
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