- By Namrata Vijay
- Sat, 04 Oct 2025 02:23 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
IND vs Aus: The world no.1 ODI batter Shubman Gill might replace Rohit Sharma as India's new ODI skipper. As per an Indian Express report, Gill will be leading India from the front in the three-match ODI series against Australia, and Rohit will be playing in this series along with Virat Kohli.
As per sources, the team management wants Gill to lead the side during the 2027 ODI World Cup 2027 and, keeping the team's future in mind, he will replace Rohit and take over the reins from Rohit in the series against Australia itself.
“Gill’s appointment is likely after the selectors spoke to the Test skipper, informing him that, keeping the big picture in mind, they wanted him to captain the side for the ICC World Cup in 2027 to be played in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. Gill also attended the selection meeting on Saturday," the report by the Indian Express said.
Gill is currently India's Test skipper and was also the vice-captain of India's Asia Cup squad, which the Suryakumar Yadav-led side won.
He has also led the team from the front in the five-match T20I series, but hasn't led in the 50-over format.
No Pant against Australia
India's star wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant, who was last seen in action in July this year, might also miss the series against Australia. As per a Times of India report, Pant hasn't recovered from the foot injury that he had sustained in the 4th Test against England, and that's why he won't be a part of the ODI and T20I squad.
As per TOI, Pant had visited a doctor last month in Mumbai. “His rehabilitation is progressing very slowly," a BCCI source informed TOI.
The report also said that he will be making a comeback to the national side in the home Test series against South Africa.