 "Shubman Gill served as Rohit Sharma's deputy in ODI cricket during 2025 Champions Trophy. Image: Reuters")
Shubman Gill is reportedly set to take over as India’s next ODI captain, replacing current skipper Rohit Sharma. The change could happen after India’s three-match ODI series against Australia in October. This comes amid reports that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli may retire from the 50-over format as well.
Rohit and Kohli recently quit Test cricket, a few months after they had already retired from T20Is following last year’s T20 World Cup win. Gill is already leading India in Test cricket and was recently appointed the vice-captain of the T20 team for the Asia Cup 2025, with Suryakumar Yadav as captain.
Gill to become India’s all-format captain?
Now, RevSportz has reported that Gill is being seen as a clear choice to replace Rohit in ODIs. He could also be named T20I captain after the 2026 T20 World Cup, becoming the all-format captain before the next ODI World Cup in 2027.
“Traditionally, the one-captain theory has worked well in Indian cricket. The current split-captaincy thing is mainly down to the ongoing transitional phase. Once it’s complete, and a new era begins, Gill is expected to be in charge of all three formats,” the report stated.
Rohit, meanwhile, is expected to continue playing in the 50-over format and may aim for one last ODI World Cup. However, the final decision lies with the selectors. Kohli is also aiming to play the 2027 Cricket World Cup. Both these players recently underwent fitness assessment tests conducted by the BCCI.
Gill recently led India in a five-match Test series against England, his first tour after becoming captain. India managed to draw the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series 2-2, starting the new World Test Championship cycle on a positive note. Gill finished the tour as the top run-scorer, a promise he had made before leaving for England.
Impact Shorts
More ShortsGill is currently in Dubai with the rest of the Indian players for the Asia Cup 2025. Their first match is scheduled against the hosts UAE on September 10. The Indian cricket team began their preparatory camp on Friday, September 5, after arriving in the country a day earlier.