Shubman Gill Appointed India’s New ODI Captain, Replacing Rohit Sharma. Shubman Gill has taken over as India’s ODI captain, replacing batting stalwart Rohit Sharma, as announced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday, October 4, ahead of the upcoming Australia tour. With this change, Gill will now lead India in both Test and ODI formats.
Rohit Sharma’s most notable achievement as ODI captain was guiding India to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 title, where the team went unbeaten throughout the tournament. Before officially taking full charge in December 2021, Sharma, then the vice-captain, often led the team in Virat Kohli’s absence, including during the Asia Cup 2018, which India won under his leadership.
After assuming complete captaincy in 2021, Rohit significantly transformed India’s white-ball cricket. Under his guidance, the team played an aggressive brand of cricket, achieving remarkable success in 50-over matches. His leadership, marked by leading from the front, earned widespread praise from teammates and cricket experts alike.
Over his ODI captaincy career, Rohit Sharma led India in 56 matches. Beyond his captaincy, he consistently excelled as an opener and is regarded as one of the finest in 50-over cricket h
Rohit Sharma’s Record as India’s ODI Captain
Captaincy Span: 2017–2025
Rohit Sharma led India in 56 ODIs, guiding the team to 42 victories while losing only 12 matches. One game ended in a tie, and another had no result.
- Matches played: 56
- Won: 42
- Lost: 12
- Tied: 1
- No Result: 1
Batting Record as Captain
In 55 innings as captain, Rohit scored 2,506 runs at an impressive average of 52.20. He struck five centuries and 17 fifties, with his highest score being an unbeaten 208 against Sri Lanka in December 2017.
- Innings: 55
- Runs: 2,506
- Centuries: 5
- Fifties: 17
- Highest score: 208*
Captaincy in Multi-Nation Tournaments
Rohit experienced both highs and lows as India’s ODI captain in international tournaments. Although India lost the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 to Australia, they showcased a stellar campaign, losing only one match overall.
He also led India to several significant victories:
- Asia Cup 2018: Winners (defeated Bangladesh in the final)
- Asia Cup 2023: Winners (defeated Sri Lanka in the final)