Shubman Gill, not Rohit Sharma, will become Team India’s new ODI captain:

Delhi: Indian ODI captain Rohit Sharma has retired from Test cricket. His decision was taken after the tour of Australia, where his performance was not as expected. Rohit has won many great Tests to India, but his batting form was not as effective as cricket of white ball. At the same time, during this time he showed a fantastic game in ODIs.

Shubman will become ODI captain?

Now he is eyeing the 2027 World Cup and that is why he has decided to play only ODI cricket with Virat Kohli. Rohit has made a great record as captain in ODIs, so it was believed that he would retain the captaincy. However, a viral social media post has launched the discussion.

According to the post of a famous journalist, Shubman Gill will captain in India’s next ODI series. Gill has already become the captain of the Test team. It is now believed that they can also be given the command of the ODI team. There has been a debate on social media on this news. Some people are supporting it, while some are shocked.

Whenever India’s Next ODI Series will be – Gill will lead

– Rohit juglan (@rohitjuglan) July 10, 2025

When will it be Rohit-Kohli’s return?

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were to return from the ODI series against Bangladesh in September, but this series has been postponed by mutual consent between BCCI and BCB till next year. Now both senior players will return to India’s cricket for India on a tour of Australia in November.

India do not have to play much ODI matches before the World Cup 2027. In such a situation, it will be necessary for Rohit and Kohli to stay fit and remain in form. Many cricket experts believe that now these two legendary players will not be selected in the team for the World Cup 2027. They will have to confirm their place again.

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