Months after guiding India to an unbeaten title win at the 2025 Champions Trophy, Rohit Sharma’s journey as India’s ODI captain came to an unexpected end. The selectors, led by Ajit Agarkar, decided to hand over the reins to young Shubman Gill ahead of the crucial Australia tour. The move sparked mixed reactions among fans […]

Former Indian batter Manoj Tiwary has sparked debate by suggesting that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli could contemplate retiring from international cricket after India’s upcoming tour of Australia. Tiwary pointed out that the current treatment of both players may be complex for them to accept, despite their immense contributions to Indian cricket over the years. […]

The change in India’s ODI captaincy has officially marked the end of the Rohit Sharma era, ushering in a new phase under Shubman Gill. The announcement by chief selector Ajit Agarkar confirmed what had long been anticipated — that the selectors were looking to prepare the next generation for the 2027 ODI World Cup. While […]

Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has voiced strong criticism against chief selector Ajit Agarkar and his committee, accusing them of “pressurising” Shubman Gill into taking over the ODI captaincy from Rohit Sharma. Kaif believes that this sudden transition could prove detrimental for both players — burdening Gill with excessive responsibility too soon, while cutting short […]

Former England spinner Monty Panesar has praised India’s bold decision to appoint Shubman Gill as the new ODI captain, calling the 26-year-old a “natural leader” who flourishes when given responsibility. The announcement, made by BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar, confirmed that Rohit Sharma would be relieved of the ODI captaincy, with Gill set to lead […]

Former India wicketkeeper and ex-selector Saba Karim has questioned the current selection committee’s decision, led by Ajit Agarkar, to include Rohit Sharma in the squad for the upcoming Australia tour. According to Karim, if Rohit is not captaining the ODI side, it indicates that the selectors do not view him as part of India’s long-term […]

As videos of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma sweating it out in training ahead of their possible return to India’s squad in October continue to dominate social media, a fresh report suggests the BCCI will soon sit down with the two stalwarts to discuss their international futures. According to Dainik Jagran, these discussions will play a […]

The landscape of Indian cricket continues to shift dramatically, with the post-Rohit Sharma era slowly taking shape. Transitions in leadership are never smooth, and the latest developments highlight the selectors’ dilemma of balancing workload with the need for stability. Just a day after Ajit Agarkar’s selection committee hinted at grooming Shubman Gill as an all-format […]

England’s managing director, Robert Key, has made it clear that overlooking Ben Stokes for the ODI captaincy would be a mistake. With Jos Buttler stepping down after England’s disastrous ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign, the team is in search of a new leader to rebuild its struggling white-ball unit. Given Stokes’ exceptional leadership record and […]

Rohit Sharma’s leadership future with the Indian cricket team has become a hot topic within the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Following his recent struggles in Test cricket and his decision to sit out the fifth Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, speculation about his captaincy in One-Day Internationals has intensified. […]