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<div class="css-175oi2r"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274">Shubman Gill has been appointed India&rsquo;s ODI captain, replacing Rohit Sharma, for the upcoming three-match series against Australia, starting October 19 in Perth. The decision, announced by chief selector Ajit Agarkar, aligns with the team management&rsquo;s plan to groom the 26-year-old to lead India in the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. Gill, already Test captain and T20I vice-captain, now takes charge of two formats.<br><br></span></span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274">The selection committee, in consultation with head coach Gautam Gambhir, finalized the squad on Saturday. Shreyas Iyer, recognized for his IPL leadership, will serve as Gill&rsquo;s deputy. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are included in the squad, marking their first international series since India&rsquo;s Champions Trophy victory against New Zealand earlier this year.<br><br></span></span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274">Rohit, 38, who retired from Test cricket earlier this year, has been training rigorously in Mumbai to prepare for the Australia tour. Despite speculation about his and Kohli&rsquo;s potential retirement post-series, both remain key squad members. Reports suggest they may need to play the Vijay Hazare Trophy to stay in contention for the 2027 World Cup.<br><br></span></span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1x3r274 r-p1pxzi"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274">Under Rohit&rsquo;s ODI captaincy since December 2021, India won 42 of 56 matches, boasting a 75% win rate. His tenure included the 2023 Asia Cup triumph, a T20 World Cup title, a Champions Trophy win, and a runner-up finish in the 2023 ODI World Cup. While Rohit steps down as ODI captain, his legacy as one of India&rsquo;s finest white-ball leaders endures.</span></span></span></span></div>
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Gill Named India’s ODI Captain for Aus Tour

Shubman Gill replaces Rohit Sharma as ODI skipper for Australia series,eyes 2027 World Cup

Gill Named India’s ODI Captain for Aus Tour

Shubman Gill replaces Rohit Sharma as ODI skipper for Australia series,eyes 2027 World Cup

October 4, 2025 | 21:06 IST