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Shubman Gill named India’s new ODI captain, Shreyas Iyer appointed vice-captain
Dherandra Bisht
Modified 5 October 2025 at 05:18 PM IST -2 min read
A major leadership shakeup ahead of India’s tour of Australia has resulted in the new One Day International (ODI) captain, Shubman Gill, being named. The opposite decision to the one that was previously in place has as a consequence that Shreyas Iyer will take the role of the vice-captain. With this move, Rohit Sharma’s tenure as ODI skipper comes to an end; however, both Rohit and Virat Kohli remain part of the squad for the matches, which will be played in Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne starting October 19.
Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer form the new leadership core
The BCCI selection committee has decided to look for new leadership to take the Indian cricket team to the World Cup 2027. Shubman Gill, who is already the leader of the Indian team in Test cricket, has been given the responsibility of ODI captaincy as well. He will be the next 28th player to chair the post. Rohit Sharma led India to success from the start of his tenure till the end of 2023 Saga, with the team qualifying for the 2023 ODI World Cup final being runners-up and winning the 2025 Champions Trophy, which gives Gill a tough challenge to come up with a similar performance.
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The decision to make Shreyas Iyer the vice-captain shows that the board trusts his work and attitude. The selectors seem to be combining the spirit of Gill with the steady and mature nature of Iyer to build a leadership structure that has the qualities of both aggression and experience. This fresh duo is expected to be the driving force behind the team’s new strategy for the next World Cup cycle.
Challenges ahead for the new leaders
Gill’s first challenge, doubtless, will be handling senior players such as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, along with imposing his style of leadership. The forthcoming Australia tour, which will include both ODIs and T20Is, will really put his mettle to the test as far as his brilliance as a tactician and his skill to motivate a squad that is a mix of seniors and young players is concerned.
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While the decision has been praised by some as forward-looking, others have questioned its timing, given Rohit’s excellent recent form. Nevertheless, it appears that the BCCI is determined to implement a change in the team’s leadership structure to ensure long-term stability.
With the 2027 World Cup in mind, Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer will be the ones responsible for guiding India’s next white-ball cricket era. Their first assignment will be this important series in Australia next month.
Dherandra is a College Football writer at Sports League Season. An athlete-turned-writer, he brings on-field perspective to his coverage, highlighting the energy, rivalries, and culture that define campus football. His reporting emphasizes quick-turn updates and nuanced storytelling, connecting directly with engaged fans. Dherandra believes the vibrant atmosphere at college football games fosters community and is central to the sport’s growth in America.
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