Shubman Gill Likely to Replace Rohit Sharma as India’s Next ODI Captain: Reports

There’s been a lot of talk about who will take over as India’s ODI captain after Rohit Sharma. Some reports earlier suggested Shreyas Iyer might be in line, but BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia made it clear that no such talks have happened. Now, all signs point to Shubman Gill. He is already leading India in Tests and is the vice-captain in T20Is. A new report has almost confirmed that Gill will be the next ODI captain, especially with growing doubts about Rohit Sharma continuing beyond the Australia series.

According to RevSportz, it’s almost certain that Shubman Gill will take over as India’s next ODI captain, with no other names in contention right now. The split captaincy is seen as part of a transition phase, and Gill is expected to lead Indiа in all formats in the future. While Rohit Sharma still wants to continue in ODIs and make аnother push for the World Cup in two years, the final decision may not be in his hands.

India’s next big challenge is the tour of Australia, and for Rohit Sharma good performances there could be the only way to push back talks about his future. With very few ODIs left before the 2027 World Cup, people are already wondering if Rohit and even Virat Kohli, who has quit T20Is and Tests can keep up their form. 

Shubman Gill’s Rapid Rise in Indian Cricket Leadership

On the other hand, Shubman Gill is moving up quickly. He was Rohit’s deputy when India won the 2025 Champions Trophy, then went on to lead Gujarat Titans in the IPL and lаter became India’s Test captain after Rohit suddenly announced his Test retirement before the England series.

Shubman Gill is already India’s Test captain and T20I vice-captain, and it seems only a matter of time before he also takes over the T20I leadership from Suryakumar Yadav, possibly after the 2026 T20 World Cup as Suryakumar is already 34. India has usually preferred one captain across all formats, and the selectors appear keen to continue that way. By the 2027 ODI World Cup, Rohit Sharma will be 40, and playing just one format will make it difficult for him to stay in peak form and fitness.