India have appointed Shubman Gill as the new captain of the ODI side, replacing Rohit Sharma. The decision came right ahead of the series against Australia.
Despite losing the captaincy, Rohit remains in the squad alongside Virat Kohli.
Both senior batters are returning to international cricket for the first time since the Champions Trophy final in March this year.
Already captain in the Test and T20 side, Gill’s promotion as the ODI captain had been on the cards for some time.
His appointment in the ODI format is widely viewed as part of a long-term plan leading up to the 2027 World Cup.
Despite limited captaincy experience — he’s led just six List-A matches — Gill has impressed selectors with his poise and consistency.
In 55 ODIs, he has already scored 2,775 runs with eight centuries, often anchoring India’s top order with maturity that belies his age.