Young batter Shubman Gill is in line to be India’s frontrunner for the ODI captaincy, with Rohit Sharma expected to pass on the role. The selectors, led by Ajit Agarkar, gave a glimpse of their long-term plans by naming Gill, who is the current Test captain, as vice-captain of the T20I squad for the Asia Cup 2025.
Rohit, who turned 38 this year, is still captaining the ODI side. He and Virat Kohli have already stepped away from Tests and T20Is and are now active only in ODIs. They will next play in the ODI series against Australia in October. The selectors could appoint new leadership with an eye on the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Shubman Gill Led the Test Side to a 2-2 Draw in the England Tour
Shubman Gill has become India’s most dependable young leader across formats. The right-handed batter has already captained the Test side and guided the team to a 2-2 draw against England in the Anderson Tendulkar Trophy 2025.
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Gill showcased impressive batting in the England Tests. He scored 754 runs in 10 innings at a staggering average of 75.40. Gill converted all four half-centuries into centuries, including his 269 and 161 in the Birmingham Test.
Devajit Saikia recently quashed talks of Shreyas Iyer as a captaincy contender. Gill was vice-captain in India’s triumphant Champions Trophy 2025 campaign. He also has leadership experience with the Gujarat Titans (GT) in the IPL.
Shubman Gill Emerging as Frontrunner to Become ODI Captain
Shubman Gill is emerging as the frontrunner to take over India’s ODI captaincy, with an official announcement expected soon, according to Rohit Juglan of RevSportz. The selection committee is backing Gill as the ideal choice for the role.
India’s current split-captaincy arrangement is part of a transitional phase, but once this period concludes, Gill is expected to lead the team across all three formats.
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– A change in captaincy being discussed for odi’s – Shubman Gill is frontrunner (announcement soon)
– Team Management had a word after chief selector spoke to virat & things can move quickly (time frame given by virat is two weeks away from here) Aus is 50/50 now— Rohit Juglan (@rohitjuglan) September 24, 2025
Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma, who scored a match-winning 76 in India’s Champions Trophy final victory over New Zealand, is approaching the twilight of his illustrious career. The ODI side, like the Test team, is preparing for a period of transition and fresh leadership under Gill.
Rohit Sharma Has Been a Successful Captain in ODI Cricket
Rohit Sharma has been a highly successful captain in the ODI format. He also guided Team India to the final of the 2023 World Cup but lost to Australia in Ahmedabad. While he has expressed a desire to play in the 2027 World Cup, there have been questions about maintaining fitness.
The selectors are considering passing the ODI captaincy to Shubman Gill. Gill would be 28 by the time of the 2027 World Cup. He will get ample time to build a core team, implement strategies, and establish his leadership.
This shift is more than a simple change in captaincy. It is a generational transition in Indian cricket. Following the pattern of previous handovers, from Ganguly to Dhoni, and Dhoni to Kohli, Gill is now poised to lead the next era of Indian cricket.
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