Why was Rohit Sharma removed as India's ODI captain ahead of the IND vs AUS 2025 ODI series? The 'Hitman' has been one of the most successful captains for the India National Cricket Team in ODIs, leading the Men in Blue to the 2023 ODI World Cup final and the ICC Champions Trophy title earlier this year. The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) announced Shubman Gill as the Indian Cricket Team's new ODI captain and the youngster thus replaced Rohit Sharma as skipper in a second format, having succeeded the 'Hitman' as Test captain earlier this year.
Rohit Sharma's removal as India's ODI captain might come as a shock to many, given the fact that the 38-year-old's last assignment as skipper for India resulted in a title win--the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 triumph. It was a second ICC