Shubman Gill to lead India in ODIs? Rohit’s captaincy days numbered: Report
Updated On: 07 September, 2025 04:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Despite his desire to continue playing in the 50-over format and his ambition to give the 2027 ODI World Cup one last shot, the final call may not rest with him. Rohit, currently 38, would be nearing 40 by the time the next World Cup arrives
Shubman Gill (Pic: AFP)
Shubman Gill is steadily becoming the face of Indian cricket’s next generation, and all signs point towards him being named India`s next ODI captain. Following his appointment as the T20I vice-captain and a growing role in the Test setup, Gill’s ascendancy in leadership roles across formats appear inevitable.
According to a report by RevSportz, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has already made its decision internally, Gill will take over the ODI reins; it’s only a matter of when the official announcement is made.
This potential leadership transition comes at a time when serious questions are being raised about Rohit Sharma’s long-term involvement in one-day internationals. Despite his desire to continue playing in the 50-over format and his ambition to give the 2027 ODI World Cup one last shot, the final call may not rest with him. Rohit, currently 38, would be nearing 40 by the time the next World Cup arrives. With India having a relatively light ODI calendar in the next couple of years, sustaining peak fitness and form while playing only one format could become a significant challenge for the veteran opener.
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