India's selectors have removed Rohit Sharma from the ODI captaincy, appointing Shubman Gill as the new leader with an eye on the 2027 World Cup. Rohit remains in the squad, and Shreyas Iyer is named vice-captain for the Australia tour

Ahmedabad: In a significant transition move, the Indian selectors on Saturday removed Rohit Sharma from the ODI captaincy and handed over the reins to young Shubman Gill, keeping the 2027 World Cup in mind.

Rohit is the only skipper apart from Mahendra Singh Dhoni who has led India to three ICC white-ball finals, winning the T20 World Cup and Champions Trophy titles. He also had a runners-up finish at the ODI World Cup.

As an ODI skipper, he won 42 out of the 56 ODIs he captained, with a winning percentage of 76.

The selection panel’s move also marks Gil

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