Given that Rohit Sharma led India to the Champions Trophy victory earlier this year, Matthew Hayden expressed surprise at his dismissal as the team’s ODI captain. The BCCI made a shocking announcement when it revealed India’s team for the three-match ODI series against Australia, which begins on Sunday, October 19. Shubman Gill took Rohit’s place as the Men in Blue’s 50-over captain.
Although the decision to fire Rohit caught Hayden off guard, the former Australian opener is aware that the team’s management wants to develop Shubman as the new captain in preparation for significant occasions in the years to come. The Punjab batsman was appointed as Suryakumar Yadav’s deputy in T20Is and has already assumed leadership as the Test skipper.
“Look, probably not. However, they will be focussing on the 2027 World Cup. And they ought to. I understand, though. They are grooming Shubman Gill. “Building a leader takes time,” Hayden remarked during Test Twenty’s debut.
The fact that Rohit was dismissed as captain following the Champions Trophy actually caught me off guard.
As both Rohit and Virat Kohli are outstanding coaches in addition to being outstanding players, Hayden thinks their presence will be extremely beneficial, particularly for the team’s younger players. The cricketer-turned-commentator wished that the two lucky batters’ tour would not be their final one.
“It’s pure gold to have Virat and Rohit in the house.” They serve as mentors in the dugout in addition to being athletes. “I hope this isn’t their last tour, but you can’t play forever,” he continued.
Kohli and Rohit are aware of what they still hope to accomplish: AB De Villiers
The return of Rohit and Kohli to competitive cricket has thrilled former South Africa captain AB de Villiers. He wished them luck as they concluded their global careers.
“My response will most likely be identical to Haydos’. I’m just glad they’re still playing competitive cricket. They are aware of what they still hope to accomplish, and as Hayden hinted, the 2027 World Cup is most likely the primary goal. “I simply wish them the best of luck and a wonderful career finale, whenever that may be,” De Villiers added.
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