US EditionShubman Gill Replaces Rohit Sharma As New Skipper: Check Full List Of India Men's ODI Captains In History
Shubman Gill replaces Rohit Sharma as ODI captain to lead India’s 2027 World Cup campaign, with a 75% win rate under Sharma’s four-year captaincy tenure, selectors said.
- On October 4, 2025, the BCCI announced Shubman Gill as India’s ODI captain, replacing Rohit Sharma ahead of the Australia tour running October 19 to November 8, 2025.
- Having served as vice-captain, Gill had long been one-day vice-captain and was later elevated to Test skipper, strengthening selectors' conviction during the five-Test series in England earlier this year.
- Veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli return to the ODI squad after last featuring in the Champions Trophy 2025 and playing their most recent franchise matches in IPL 2025.
- Shreyas Iyer was named vice-captain, and Ajit Agarkar confirmed Rohit Sharma was informed of the leadership change, adding, `What they have been doing for years is scoring runs, and I don't think that will change.`
- With the 2027 ODI World Cup two years away, selectors said Gill will lead Tests and ODIs to build continuity amid limited matches in the next two years.
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Rohit Sharma's time as India's ODI captain came to an end ahead of the away white-ball series (ODI and T20I) against Australia, with Shubman Gill replacing him in the role. Gill took over the reins from Sharma in the Test format too and is now the new ODI captain. The BCCI announced India's squad for the limited-overs series in Australia with both Rohit and Virat Kohli back in the ODI setup after last featuring for the Men in Blue in the Champio…
Shubman Gill Replaces Rohit Sharma As New Skipper: Check Full List Of India Men's ODI Captains In History
Shubman Gill is set to become the 28th ODI captain for Indian cricket team in history, replacing Rohit Sharma in the role. The upcoming series against Australia will be Gill's first assignment as captain of the ODI team, having previously captained the Test and T20I sides.
Team India will play three ODIs and five T20 Internationals against Australia on their home soil in October-November. The Indian team has been announced for these matches.
Explained: Why Rohit Sharma was replaced as ODI captain well before 2027 World Cup
India’s ODI captaincy baton has officially passed from Rohit Sharma to Shubman Gill, with selectors opting for long-term planning ahead of the 2027 World Cup. While Rohit and Virat Kohli remain in the squad, their futures now hinge on performance, fitness and commitment to domestic cricket.
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