Shubman Gill is reportedly set to become India’s next ODI captain, with sources indicating the decision is finalized and awaiting official announcement. Speculation has been building since Gill was named India’s T20I vice-captain, leading many to believe the selectors see him as the natural successor to Rohit Sharma in the 50-over format. Rohit Sharma’s long-term captaincy is under scrutiny, and the upcoming limited-overs tour of Australia could be his final stint as skipper, if not his last ODI appearance. With the 2027 ODI World Cup approaching, the BCCI selection committee is expected to give Gill the captaincy, providing him ample time to build a strong team. Rohit has expressed his desire to continue playing ODIs and participate in another World Cup, but the selectors will ultimately make the call. Exceptional performances in Australia may be required for him to retain the captaincy. There are limited ODI matches scheduled before 2027, and concerns exist regarding the ability of senior players like Rohit and Virat Kohli to maintain peak performance levels.
