A New Era in Indian Cricket
India has a fresh face leading the ODI side, with Shubman Gill officially replacing Rohit Sharma as captain for the upcoming Australia tour. The decision came after a selection meeting chaired by Ajit Agarkar in Ahmedabad on Saturday.
Gill, just 25, will now lead India in the three-match ODI series against Australia starting October 19, a big step in his fast-rising career.
Rohit Still in the Mix
Before you think this is the end of the road for Rohit Sharma—hold on. The 38-year-old will still be part of the squad, returning to the ODI setup alongside Virat Kohli. Both seniors are making their first India appearance since the IPL 2025 season.
India’s tour schedule:
- ODIs: October 19, 22, 25
- T20Is: October 29 to November 8
So, yes—Rohit and Kohli are still very much in the picture.
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Gill’s Rapid Rise
This promotion isn’t out of the blue. Gill has been climbing the leadership ladder all year. Earlier in 2025, he was handed the Test captaincy after Rohit stepped away from red-ball cricket. Under his watch, India held England to a 2–2 draw in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy—earning him serious respect.
He also took charge as vice-captain under Suryakumar Yadav during the Asia Cup, giving him more leadership experience before this big ODI role.
Selectors Looking Ahead
So why move past Rohit now? According to reports, selectors, head coach Gautam Gambhir, and BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia felt it was time to plan long-term. With Rohit and Kohli already retired from Tests and T20Is, India clearly wants to build continuity in ODIs with Gill at the helm.
Rohit, however, has brushed off retirement talks. After the Champions Trophy win earlier this year, he told fans in Dubai: “Koi future plan ni hai… I’m not going to retire from this format.”
Training Hard, No Signs of Slowing Down
Both Rohit and Kohli have been putting in the work—Rohit training at indoor nets in Mumbai with Abhishek Nayar, and Kohli focusing on strength training in London. For fans, that’s a good sign: the veterans aren’t walking away anytime soon.
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What This Means for Team India
For Gill, this is a huge opportunity to stamp his authority and prove he can be India’s all-format leader in the future. For Rohit and Kohli, it’s about enjoying their cricket without the weight of captaincy.
Either way, this Australia tour is shaping up to be an exciting watch—not just for the matches, but also for the start of a new leadership era in Indian cricket.
