Indian cricket has been rocked by drama — Rohit Sharma has been removed as India’s ODI captain, and insiders say it’s all because of an ego clash with head coach Gautam Gambhir!
According to Indian media reports, Gambhir wanted full control over the team, but Rohit’s strong personality and independent leadership style made that impossible.
As tensions grew, the BCCI decided to move on — bringing in young star Shubman Gill as the new ODI skipper.
Reports claim that selectors and team management feared that if Rohit continued as captain, he would run the team on his own terms — risking the team culture and long-term harmony.
Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar explained that appointing different captains for all three formats will help maintain balance and reduce friction among senior players. He also stated that Gill needs time to prepare for the 2027 World Cup, which played a big role in the decision.
Just last week, the BCCI announced Shubman Gill as India’s ODI captain for the upcoming series against Australia — officially ending Rohit Sharma’s reign as skipper in the format.