According to Indian Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill, he knew he had been named India’s ODI captain even before the announcement was made and before Rohit Sharma’s dismissal was made public. This disclosure was made by the youthful opener in a media appearance prior to the second Test match against the West Indies in New Delhi.
Earlier this year, Gill took leadership of the England series, which finished in a 2-2 tie, and is now heading India in Test matches. They now have a 1-0 lead in the two-match Test series against the West Indies under his direction. The seasoned pair of Rohit and Virat Kohli will be in Giill’s squad for his debut test as ODI captain against Australia on October 19. Shreyas Iyer will serve as the team’s vice captain.
Yes, I was somewhat informed before to the announcement, which came during the first Test match. It’s a huge honour and a huge responsibility, of course. Gill informed the media, “I’m really thrilled to be leading my country in the ODI format.
For the Punjabi-born player, whose cricket career has taken an incredible turn for the better, the last few months have been the most hectic. Despite the increased attention and anticipation, the 25-year-old maintains his groundedness.
Gill stressed that his attention is on sustaining consistency and helping the club advance across forms, not getting swept up in the success.
It’s been a really exciting few months for me. But I am eager to see what the future holds. I don’t really want to reflect on my accomplishments or our collective successes; I want to be as present as possible. In the future months, we simply want to look forward and win whatever we have,” the cricket player added.
Although it is never easy to replace an experienced leader like Rohit, Gill seems unburdened by legacy based on his early remarks and calm manner. Serving as vice-captain during India’s successful Asia Cup 2025 campaign, when Suryakumar Yadav captained the team, has already allowed the young player to demonstrate mature leadership. The 26-year-old may soon become India’s all-format skipper due to his increasing impact across forms and his composed yet forceful demeanour both on and off the pitch.
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