Rohit Sharma’s successful tenure as India’s ODI captain is suddenly over, Shubman Gill has taken over as the new captain. Shubman Gill will take charge immediately, with his first assignment, the upcoming three -match ODI series will begin on October 19.
The Control Board for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed that Rohit Sharma was informed about his dismissal as ODI captain, but the details of the discussion are private.
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Although India’s chief selector Ajit Agkar confirmed that Rohit was informed about the decision, but refused to share the former captain’s response to a sudden change in leadership.
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Ajit Agkar said during the press conference, “This is a conversation between me and Rohit, but as I said, of course, it has been informed to them.”
He admitted that the decision to change Rohit was not easy at all. He has an excellent record in Odis, with 42 wins in 56 matches and only one loss in the ICC tournament, and it was the ODI World Cup final against Australia in 2023.
Despite his immense success as captain, national selectors decided to take a forward -looking decision, making Shubman Gill enough time to grow in the role and prepare the team for the future, especially for the ICC World Cup 2027 in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
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Meanwhile, a new report claimed that Rohit was well aware of his dismissal as India’s ODI captain before the announcement made on Saturday, October 4. Hitman was already informed about Gill before the upcoming Australia tour.
A report by Telegraph wrote: “Rohit was informed about the decision some time ago and not on Saturday.”
The report further suggested that Indian selectors are allegedly concerned about Rohit’s ability to maintain extreme performance in the coming years. The 38 -year -old got a long break from competitive cricket and was last seen in IPL 2025.
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Rohit is part of the ODI team for the Australia Tour, but the series is now being seen as an important “performance or Parish” test for the experienced opener. Many of the Indian think tanks believe that Rohit cannot perform his best after a gap of more than seven months from competitive cricket. “
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The report has revealed that Shubman Gill’s calm and composed leadership on the tour of England has already assured the BCCI that he can now lead the ODI side. Still, Gill also got ODI captaincy, but BCCI plans to jerk fans with another big call.
Indian selectors have already identified Rohit’s replacement in the top order in Odis, and is none other than the young explosive opener Abhishek Sharma. Telegraph’s report has revealed that recently in the Asia Cup 2025, Abhishek’s heroes assured the selectors that it was “better” replacement for Rohit to get India a solid head in the ODI.
The source said, “Abhishek has been amazing in six over powerplay in T20. Imagine if he becomes 10 and survives through that step! He can improve Rohit and give the innings a head start.”