In a surprising move, Rohit Sharma has been replaced as India's ODI captain by Shubman Gill for the upcoming series against Australia. Gill, who also replaced Sharma in the Test format, will now lead the Men in Blue in all three formats. This decision was confirmed by chief selector Ajit Agarkar, who stated that it was important to give Gill enough time to prepare for the 2027 World Cup. As we bid farewell to Sharma's tenure as ODI captain, let's take a look at his impressive record compared to Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni.
The BCCI has announced India's squad for the upcoming white-ball series in Australia, with Shubman Gill taking over as captain for the ODI team. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli also return to the team, marking some major changes from India's last ODI assignment in the Champions Trophy. Absentees include Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakravarthy, Hardik Pandya, and Rishabh Pant due to injuries and team selection.
Yuvraj Singh's all-round performance in the final group game against West Indies helped India secure an 80-run victory and a spot in the 2011 ICC World Cup quarterfinals. His knock of 113 and two crucial wickets for 18 runs turned the tide in India's favor after the West Indies top-order threatened to derail their chase of 268. With this win, India cemented their position as one of the favorites to lift the World Cup trophy.
Team India's ODI squad for Australia has a major change in the captaincy with the young talent Shubman Gill appointed as the skipper in place of Rohit Sharma. While fans expressed their disappointment with BCCI's decision, Rohit's achievements as a captain cannot be overlooked. Having led India to three ICC white ball finals, including two unbeaten title wins, Rohit deserved a better exit from the captaincy role.
As fans eagerly await the next season of IPL, former teammates and players continue to share interesting insights about MS Dhoni's leadership style. One such revelation came from Tamil Nadu spinner R Sai Kishore, who joined Chennai Super Kings and witnessed Dhoni's aversion to using mobile phones. Despite facing several challenges, Dhoni's leadership has been steady and inspiring, with his focus on keeping to the basics and controlling controllable variables. With his retirement from international cricket, the upcoming IPL 2026 season may be Dhoni's final appearance in the tournament, but his legacy and unique approach to technology will always be remembered.
"India Releases Official Squad for Upcoming 2025 Tour of Australia" The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has finalized the official squad for the highly-anticipated tour of Australia in 2025. The team is set to face off against the Australian cricket team in a series of matches beginning in October of that year. The BCCI has reaffirmed their commitment to respecting copyrights and protecting the privacy of the players, as well as providing regular updates and live coverage of the tour on their official website. Fans can also stay connected and up-to-date by following the BCCI on social media.
Indian opener KL Rahul made headlines on Friday as he scored his 10th Test century against the West Indies in Ahmedabad. In doing so, he surpassed the record of Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma, who both have nine Test centuries to their name as openers for the Indian team. Rahul's century also puts him in third place for the most Test centuries as an opener for India, with Sunil Gavaskar and Virender Sehwag ahead of him. This is only Rahul's second Test century at home, with his last one being scored in 2016 against England.
India's chief selector Ajit Agarkar announced that star pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah will be taking a break from the ODI series against Australia in order to manage his workload after a demanding schedule of recent matches. With Bumrah struggling with fitness in England and missing the final Test, the team is looking to prevent any further risk of injury for the crucial player. Additionally, all-rounder Hardik Pandya will also be absent from the squad due to an injury sustained before the Asia Cup, and his return timeline is uncertain as he begins rehab.
After leading India to multiple victories in the past, Rohit Sharma's time as ODI captain comes to an end as BCCI hands the reins over to Shubman Gill for the upcoming series against Australia. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar explains the reasoning behind this change and the need to give Gill enough time to acclimatize as captain before the ODI World Cup 2027. Meanwhile, Rohit has been informed about the change in leadership and the focus remains on the upcoming T20 World Cup.
Former assistant coach of the Indian Cricket team, Abhishek Nayar, has lauded captain Rohit Sharma for his exceptional leadership skills and recent weight loss. As India gears up for their upcoming ODI series against Australia, Nayar reveals that Rohit has lost 10 kgs and is putting in the hard yards to lead the team to victory. Nayar also praises Rohit's captaincy during the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, calling him a "crazy" and "genius" leader. After a successful stint with Mumbai Indians in the 2025 IPL, Rohit underwent fitness tests at BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru and is all set to take on the challenge from Australia.