Agarkar revealed that Rohit had been informed about the decision earlier, though he chose not to share details of their conversation. Reports suggest the veteran was told “some time ago,
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The BCCI ushered in a new era of Indian cricket, confirming Shubman Gill as India’s new ODI captain ahead of the 2027 World Cup. The announcement, made by chief selector Ajit Agarkar, marks the end of Rohit Sharma’s stellar tenure as skipper. Gill’s first challenge will be the three-match ODI series in Australia, beginning October 19.
A New Chapter in Indian Leadership Agarkar revealed that Rohit had been informed about the decision earlier, though he chose not to share details of their conversation. Reports suggest the veteran was told “some time ago,” quelling speculation of a sudden decision. During the press conference, Agarkar acknowledged the difficulty of moving on from Rohit but emphasized the need to plan for the future.
Rohit’s Glorious Record & the Tough Call Rohit leaves behind an impressive legacy,42 wins in 56 ODIs and a near-perfect record in ICC tournaments, falling short only in the 2023 World Cup final. Even after guiding India to a Champions Trophy triumph, Agarkar admitted that the decision was driven by long-term vision, ensuring Gill gets adequate time to grow into his role before
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