US EditionIyer Likely to Replace Sharma as ODI Captain
The Board of Control for Cricket in India supports Shubman Gill as the natural future ODI captain, dismissing rumors about appointing Shreyas Iyer despite his strong performance and leadership.
- On Thursday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India categorically rejected speculation that Shreyas Iyer would replace Rohit Sharma as ODI captain, with Devajit Saikia, BCCI secretary, saying it was "new news" to him and no discussions had occurred.
- The rumours emerged after Shreyas Iyer was omitted from India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad, intensifying debate about his future as a potential successor to Rohit Sharma, according to a Dainik Jagran report on Thursday.
- BCCI officials say the board plans a two-captain model to share workload, with Shubman Gill, India Test captain and ODI vice-captain, seen as the natural future ODI leader.
- For now, the team retains Rohit Sharma, India ODI captain, Shubman Gill, and Suryakumar Yadav, India T20I captain, despite Shreyas Iyer's Asia Cup omission sparking debate.
- India travel to Australia for ODIs later this year, with Rohit Sharma leading three matches, while BCCI and national selectors must groom a long-term captain for ICC Cricket World Cup 2027.
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Iyer likely to replace Sharma as ODI captain
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia on Friday dismissed reports that Shreyas Iyer could succeed Rohit Sharma as India’s ODI captain, calling them 'news to me' and clarifying that no discussions on the matter have taken place. Speaking to the Indian media, Saikia emphasised that so far, no discussions have been held regarding the ODI captaincy. "That’s news to me. There have been no such discussions," Saikia said. Shreyas Iyer, who has led multiple IPL…
BCCI Devjit Saikia, while talking to the media, has given a big statement on the discussion of Shreyas Iyer becoming the ODI captain.
Shreyas Iyer To Replace Rohit Sharma As ODI Captain? BCCI Says No Discussions Yet - Report
Shreyas Iyer was reported to be front-runner to replace Rohit Sharma as India's next skipper in the 50-over format, but Saikia clarified that there have been no such discussions within BCCI management regarding ODI leadership succession
BCCI breaks silence on rumours of Shreyas Iyer replacing Rohit Sharma as India’s ODI captain
The chatter around Rohit Sharma’s ODI captaincy has been buzzing in cricketing circles. With the veteran opener has already bid goodbye to T20I and Test cricket, many fans and pundits are now wondering how long he will continue in the 50-over format. In that debate, one name has repeatedly surfaced—Shreyas... Read full article at CricketTimes.com
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