India's Test skipper Shubman Gill was handed over the reins of the ODI format as well by the Indian selectors on Saturday. Gill has replaced Rohit Sharma as the ODI captain, a move that was expected sooner or later.

However, many cricket fans are wondering why the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) decided to place the responsibility on the shoulders of the young Gill replacing a seasoned player like Rohit Sharma.

Gill was appointed as India's Test captain in May 2025, following Virat Kohli and Sharma's retirement from the format.

Keeping the 2027 World Cup in mind, the selectors did not want different captains for the three formats in order to improve planning.

Chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar said that with very few ODIs being played these days, it is impossible to look a

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