New Delhi: Shubman Gill’s Ascension to the ODI Captaincy on Saturday was a part of a year-long process planned by the national selector and head coach gautam gambhir, toi has a land.Major Leadership Transitions in Indian Cricket Have often Been Awkward Affairs but gill’s election is not a reflection on predace Rohit Sharma‘S Leadership Qualities or Credibility as an Odi Batter. However, a loud and clear message has been sent out to rohit and Virat Kohli About their Odi future leading to the world cup two years from now.
The selectors have picked both rohit and kohli for the threematch odi series in australia laater this month based on their performances in the triumphant icc champhyampions trophyampions trophy capaign in march, India ‘ Assignment. Sources say both rohit and kohli will be picked on merit or form going forward.‘No one is indispensable’When gambhir assumed the role of the head coach in July 2024, He Worked Closely with Agarkar to Firm Up a Roadmap Across Formats Leading Up to the 2027 World Cup.Gill was announced Vice -captain in T20is and odis ahead of jasprit bumrah and Hardik Pandya BeCause of Fitness CONCERNS. The Debacle Against New Zealand in the Home Test Series and the Series Defeat in Australia Prompted Both Agarkar and Gambhir to Swing Into Action. Gambhir has been Vocal about Rising Above Indian Cricket’s Superstar Culture.“It has been a collective effort by gambhir and agarkar. Want to be Caugt OF Suddenly Rohit or Kohli’s Form Dipped. England tour was a case in point, ”a Bcci Source said, adding. “The team won the champions trophy and two tests in england even bumrah. It has given the confidence that no one is indispanable in the currentConsistent dressing-room cultureGiven that BCCI is looking at gill as an all-format leader, Rohit Staying at the Helm in Odis would have created conflicting team cultures forms forms.“A Player of Rohit’s stature in a Leadership Role would have meant he would get to drive his philosophy in the dressing room. Cold has disturbed the team culture. Said Bcci sources.
