“Shubman Gill’s promotion as ODI captain signals India’s move toward unified leadership across formats.”
Shubman Gill will lead India as the new One Day International (ODI) captain, replacing Rohit Sharma. The change comes ahead of the three-match series against Australia, starting on October 19, 2025. India looks to build a strong team for the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.
Rohit Sharma, who guided India to victory in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, steps down from ODI captaincy. The BCCI decided that having multiple captains across formats was impractical. They want a unified leadership approach.
Shubman Gill, 26, has quickly risen through Indian cricket. He already captains the Test team and serves as vice-captain in T20 Internationals. He has scored over 2,700 runs in ODIs at an average above 59, making him a natural leader for the 50-over format.
India’s squad for the Australia tour includes Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, adding experience to the team. Shreyas Iyer will serve as vice-captain for the series. The tour features three ODIs followed by five T20 Internationals, giving India a chance to test leadership and team strategies before the 2027 World Cup.