Fans become frantic while Shubman Gill becomes the new Captain Odi of India for the Australian tour

Cricket control advice in India (BCCI) announced a significant change in leadership on Saturday, appointing Shubman gill Like the new captain of India‘s An international day (ODI) Cricket team. Gill, who has already managed the test side, is expected to captain the team in the next ODI series of three games against Australia From October 19. This decision marks a clear transition in the direction of Indian cricket while the 26 -year -old succeeds Rohit Sharmawho has directed the ODI side of India since December 2021. Rohit, alongside Virat Kohlistays in the team but no longer plays a leadership role, as Shreyas Iyer was appointed vice-captain Odi. Rohit and Kohli have withdrawn from T20 tests and internationals, continuing only in the ODI format for the moment.

Change of strategic leadership with the vision of the World Cup

The decision to appoint Gill as an ODI captain was motivated by long -term planning with an eye on the ICC 2027 World Cup 2027 South Africa, Zimbabwe, And Namibia. Ajit AgarkarThe BCCI chief selector, confirmed that Rohit had been informed of the change of captain, stressing that the change aligns with the vision of India for a sustained success in the limited Overs game. Agarkar stressed the impracticality of having three different captains between the formats, a factor that also influenced the decision of the selectors because it will help the head coach Gautam Gambir in maintaining a rationalized leadership structure. Gill’s impressive performance in his first series of tests as a captain EnglandWhere he raised 754 points to an average of 75.40, demonstrated his preparation for this role. In the ODIs, Gill has a prolific record of 2,775 points in 55 games with an average of almost 59, including eight centuries.

The announcement of a new ODI deputy with a veteran always in the scheme of things for India

Meanwhile, the team’s announcement brought additional notable developments. Iyer’s elevation to vice-captain reflects its growing importance in the configuration of the team, while Garkar explained the exclusion of the versatile Ravira Jadaja Of the ODI team, citing the balance of the equilibrium team of concerns specific to the playing conditions in Australia. Jadeja remains relevant for the plans of India and could appear in other formats. Rohit, now stripped of captain but still in the team, is rigorously preparing for the tour and remains an experienced key player for India. The Cricket Fraternity looks carefully at this leadership transition opens the way to a new era, with Gill on the point of leading India to future glory.

This change in leadership also means a generational change in Indian cricket and a clear roadmap to the next World Cup cycle, mixing experience with fresh talents. Fans and analysts are impatient to see how Gill will play as captain against AustraliaOne of the most formidable opponents in India. The next ODI series will be a decisive test for Gill captain and the team’s ability to acclimatize to Australian conditions while forging a new team identity under his direction.

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Here’s how fans reacted:

🧿Shubman Gill as an India test captain:

– Draw the series of tests in England (2-2).
– scored 754 points in England.
– won pots in the first series as a captain.
– Has won pots in England.
– won the first test as a captain at home.

* Here is the era of Captain Shubman. 🔥🇮🇳 * pic.twitter.com/ekxqua8gpc

– Taniya || Shubera-77 (@ taniyaaaaaa30) October 4, 2025

Rohit Sharma dismissed the captain by BCCI 😭😭
New captain for Australia Tour – Shubman Gill
VC – Shreyas Iyer #Rohiitsharma #Bcci #Indvsaus pic.twitter.com/q7x3ybcadh

– Yogesh Dubey (@ yogesh89) October 4, 2025

Captain’s test team.
– Captain of India Odi Team.
– Vice Captain of India T20 Team.

Here is the Captain Shubman Gill era .. !!!!! 🌟
Congratulations @Shubmangill pic.twitter.com/ph4vczg8qz

– Aamir Pashteen (@ aamirpasht4) October 4, 2025

The Shubman era Gill started in Indian cricket 🔥#Indvaus #Indvsaus pic.twitter.com/yugqsnwy8v

– Crickettism (@midnightmusinng) October 4, 2025

The era of Rohit Sharma ended. Shubman Gill is the new Captain Odi…!

Honestly, I did not expect Gill’s era to arrive so early …! A little early, maybe ..! pic.twitter.com/q4ild0fvij

– N. Vijay Kumar (@ nvijaykumar12) October 4, 2025

Shubman Gill replaces Rohit Sharma
As a new Indian Odi captain

Thank you my captain! 💙

Now it’s time for Gill to shine! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/tumnu6wwmo

– burnout_png (@ sabaribalaji30) October 4, 2025

Shubman Gill is the new captain of the ODI team now.
Congratulations to him.
That the Indian team is progressing under their captain and brings a lot of ICC cup in India. #Indvsaus #Rohiitsharma #Gill pic.twitter.com/ayk6ijiwoo

– Subhash Chandra Yadav (@ iamscy8084) October 4, 2025

There was only one player that BCCI thought as a captain of Odi following and it was Shubman Gill of day 1.#Rohiitsharma pic.twitter.com/y6lmlygwpt

– David (@ 1david92) October 4, 2025

What was Shubman Gill made in the post of captain to deserve Captain Odi on the Rohit Sharma goat?#Rohiitsharma pic.twitter.com/amddbqaqdw

– Always learn (@still_learner) October 4, 2025

Shreyas Iyer: I led teams to the IPL final, I won trophies and delivered in crunch matches.

Shubman Gill: I have elite public relations skills.#Shreyasiyer #Rohiitsharma #Indavaus pic.twitter.com/4yw2ay0iyl

– Chillbyte (@ chillbyte_7) October 4, 2025

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