Archive · 7 Sep 2025
Shubman Gill Poised to Lead India's Cricket Team Across Formats
Shubman Gill is likely to become the new captain of India's cricket team in all formats.
This means he could lead the team in both One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is).
Rohit Sharma, the current captain, might retire from the ODI format soon.
Gill is already the vice-captain in the T20I format.
Both Sharma and Virat Kohli, another star player, are expected to continue playing and aim to participate in the 2027 ODI World Cup.
The team is currently preparing for the Asia Cup in Dubai.
Shubman Gill is reportedly set to replace Rohit Sharma as India's ODI captain.
The change could happen after the series against Australia in October.
Rohit Sharma may retire from the 50-over format soon.
Gill is currently the vice-captain of the T20 team for the Asia Cup 2025.
Both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli aim to play the 2027 ODI World Cup.
- Who
- Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma
- What
- Potential captaincy transition in Indian cricket
- When
- Expected change after the Australia series in October
- Where
- India and Dubai
- Why
- Rohit Sharma's possible retirement from ODIs
Daryl Cullinan's View
Reported Team Strategy
Playing Shape
Daryl Cullinan's View
Rohit and Virat need regular cricket to be selected for the 2027 World Cup.
Reported Team Strategy
Gill is expected to be in charge of all three formats once the transitional phase is complete.
- Potential Captain
- Shubman Gill
- Current Captain
- Rohit Sharma
- Formats
- ODIs and potentially T20Is
- Sharma's Status
- May retire from ODIs soon
- Asia Cup 2025
- Gill is vice-captain for the Asia Cup
- 2027 World Cup
- Both Sharma and Kohli aim to play
Sources
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