While the spotlight will naturally fall on Shubman Gill, who has been appointed India’s new ODI captain, another significant development has emerged quietly: Shreyas Iyer has been promoted to vice-captain in the 50-over setup for the Indian team.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Saturday, October 4, announced the squad for India’s white-ball tour of Australia, unveiling a 15-man lineup with Gill leading the side and Iyer as his deputy. The announcement comes amid a broader leadership reshuffle, with Rohit Sharma stepping down as ODI captain but continuing to feature as a specialist opener.

Iyer’s journey back into a leadership role has been remarkable. Once dropped from the national side and overlooked in the BCCI’s annual retainership, Iyer has steadily climbed h

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