Not Rohit; Shubman Gill to lead India in Australia tour as fresh report makes huge claim

Rohit Sharma with Shubman Gill [Source: AFP]

According to emerging reports, Shubman Gill will likely to lead India in the upcoming ODI series against Australia. Earlier, PTI reported that Gill could be rested for the series; however a fresh report from the Express Sports has claimed that the Punjab batter is in contention for the ODI captaincy. 

Gill to lead, Rohit to be in the team: Report

As reported by Express Sports, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be included in the Indian squad for the Australia ODIs. However, the selectors have had a word with Test skipper Shubman Gill, who could make his ODI captaincy debut on the Australia tour.

The report stated that Gill was also a part of the discussion regarding the Indian team for the Australia tour. Although Rohit Sharma is still active as an ODI cricketer, Gill's appointment is meant to ease the leadership transition process before the 2027 World Cup, where he is supposed to captain the Indian contingent. Considering how rapidly things are panning out, it won't be surprising if the Australia ODIs turn out to be the final swan song for Rohit Sharma. 

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