New Delhi: In a decision that may signal a generational shift in Indian cricket, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has removed Rohit Sharma as India’s One-Day International (ODI) captain, handing the leadership to young opener Shubman Gill. The change, confirmed by the selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar, comes ahead of the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia, marking the start of a new era for the national side.

Gill, who already leads India in Tests and serves as vice-captain in T20Is, will now take over as full-time ODI captain, completing his rise as India’s all-format leader. The BCCI’s move is widely viewed as a strategic decision aimed at grooming a younger core ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup, which will be hosted in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Na

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