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Why did India make Shubman Gill ODI captain removing Rohit Sharma?

October 4, 2025 16:24 IST

Rohit Sharma has won the ICC Champions Trophy in March earlier this year

Shubman Gill will become India's 28th ODI captain across 51 years. (BCCI)

Full list of India ODI captains: Shubman Gill takes over from Rohit Sharma as 28th skipper

October 4, 2025 14:48 IST

The 26-year-old Shubman Gill is all set to become the 28th ODI captain for the Men in Blue in history, spanning over a 1000 games and 51 years.

The message is clear to both Rohit and Virat Kohli, that the door isn’t entirely shut on individual careers, but the reins to steer Indian cricket has been snapped. (PTI)

Ajit Agarkar’s chess move for Indian cricket: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli can play, but performances will decide their tenure

October 4, 2025 14:39 IST

It also remains to be seen if Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli carry on after the Australian series; do they have enough desire and will to keep sweating as players with minimal international cricket practice and have that motivation to play the next world cup. That time will tell.

India ODI, T20I squad for Australia tour: Shubman Gill will take over as one-day captain from Rohit Sharma in Australia series. (PTI/AP)

India Squads for Australia T20, ODI Tour 2025: Shubman Gill named new ODI captain; Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli return

October 4, 2025 14:46 IST

India Cricket Team Squads for Australia T20I, ODI Tour 2025 Announced: Heavyweights Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will mark their comeback in national colours for the first time in seven months under a new ODI captain in Shubman Gill in Austalia.

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Rohit Sharma’s legacy: An aggressive batting template that won India two ICC trophies

October 4, 2025 14:39 IST

India would also be indebted to Rohit Sharma for the much-needed clarity he brought to the ODI outfit with the support of coach Rahul Dravid

India equalled England for the second-most wins in international cricket in Ahmedabad on Friday. (AP)

Most wins in international cricket: India equal England at 2nd place with Ahmedabad Test win against West Indies

October 4, 2025 13:57 IST

IND vs WI: The victory over West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadum marked India's 921st victory in international men's cricket, putting them alongside England at second-place for most wins across formats.

Shubman Gill is set to take over as ODI captain from Rohit Sharma with the 2027 World Cup in mind. (BCCI)

Shubman Gill appointed ODI captain for Australia series; Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli named in ODI side

October 4, 2025 15:30 IST

When asked why they had replaced Rohit Sharma as captain, chief selector Ajit Agarkar noted: "It's practically impossible to have three different captains for three formats, just in terms of planning... Obviously, at some stage, you've also got to start looking at when the next World Cup is."

IND A vs AUS A 3rd ODI Live Streaming: Tilak Varma will be in action for India A.

India A vs Australia A 3rd Unofficial ODI Live Cricket Streaming: How to watch final IND-A vs AUS-A match?

October 4, 2025 12:39 IST

India A (IND-A) vs Australia A (AUS-A) 3rd Unofficial ODI Live Cricket Score Streaming Online: Here is how you can follow the IND-A vs AUS-A 3rd ODI on Sunday in Kanpur.

India ODI, T20I squads for Australia: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are expected to return to action.

India T20I, ODI Squads Vs Australia 2025 Announcement Live Updates: Shubman Gill named ODI captain; Ajit Agarkar explains why Rohit Sharma is not captain anymore

October 4, 2025 16:03 IST

India vs Australia Tour 2025 T20I, ODI Squads Announcement Live Updates: While Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are in the ODI team for Australia, Shreyas Iyer will be the vice captain of the Indian ODI team | Suryakumar Yadav will lead the T20I side

Ravi Shastri observed that KL Rahul has batted 90 per cent of the time as an opener in Tests since 2016. (AP)

Ravi Shastri busts KL Rahul Test ‘misconception’ after Ahmedabad century: ‘He’s opened 90 per cent of the time’

October 4, 2025 08:45 IST

IND vs WI: Ravi Shastri highlighted that KL Rahul's middling overall performance was not a result of being rotated through the batting order, dispelling the misconception that he has not received a long rope at any position.

This weekend, Nikhil Chaudhary, 29, is expected to become a first-class cricketer in Australia, with Tasmania. (Special Arrangement/Instagram)

Why a one-time Punjab cricketer in Australia is quoting singer Karan Aujla to say “mahaul poora wavy hai”Subscriber Only

October 4, 2025 16:00 IST

Nikhil Chaudhary landed in Australia during Covid, got stuck, did odd jobs to survive, gave it all to play cricket. Five years later, the all-rounder will turn for Tasmania in Sheffield Shield.

A look at the official balls from past editions of the FIFA World Cup. (PHOTOS: FIFA)

A look at history of FIFA World Cup balls as FIFA unveils Trionda, 2026 World Cup’s official match ball

October 4, 2025 07:00 IST

For the maiden World Cup final of the 1930 edition, the captains of Uruguay and Argentina disagreed over which ball to use. With neither side willing to budge, it was decided that both balls would be used for each half each.

Tilak and Riyan Parag (58 off 54 balls) added 101 runs for the fourth wicket to stem the rot.

Tilak Varma’s gritty 94 in vain as Australia A beat India A by 9 wickets, level series

October 4, 2025 00:00 IST

Riding on the high of his match-winning knock in the Asia Cup final against Pakistan, Tilak enhanced his credentials as a quality one-day batter in India A's modest total of 246.

Amol Muzumdar India women's team

Snake slithers in during India women’s training in Colombo ahead of Women’s World Cup clash vs Pakistan

October 3, 2025 23:55 IST

It has made appearances during Lanka Premier League fixtures and was even spotted during a Sri Lanka-Bangladesh ODI in July earlier this year, making it something of a strange tradition here

Simran and her guide Umar Saifi celebrates upon winning gold the women's 100m T12 event during the World Para Athletics Championships 2025 (PTI Photo)

World Para Athletics Championships: Visually constricted sprinter Simran uses guide runner and wins 100m T12 sprint

October 3, 2025 23:48 IST

The 25-year-old Simran's medal is India's first ever gold in the 100m event across categories in the para athletics

Nishad, a two-time Paralympic silver medallist, got the better of Townsend for the first time with an effort of 2.14 metres, even though he couldn't break the latter's world record of 2.16m in his three attempts at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. (Reuters Photo)

World Para Athletics Championship: India’s Nishad Kumar beats legendary American Roderick Townsend to high jump T47 gold

October 3, 2025 23:38 IST

Two-time Paralympic silver medallist, defeated his illustrious rival for the first time with an effort of 2.14 metres, even though he couldn't break his world record

Ravindra Jadeja has moved up to fourth on the list of Indian players with most sixes in Test cricket. (AP Photo)

Ravindra Jadeja overtakes MS Dhoni in Test six-hitting standings

October 3, 2025 23:20 IST

Ravindra Jadeja hit five sixes on Day 2 and could add to that tally, having finished unbeaten at Stumps with a score of 104 off 176 balls.

Tuchel said that lack of game time was why Bellingham hadn’t made a return to the squad. (Reuters Photo)

‘No personal problem’: England boss Thomas Tuchel explains why Jude Bellingham, Jack Grealish and Phil Foden didn’t make national team cut

October 3, 2025 22:35 IST

The expectation was that the England mainstay would make an immediate return after his shoulder surgery but Tuchel said that he got on a phone call with him and explained the situation.

Rooney felt that the competition for attacking positions at Liverpool was affecting Wirtz and that all of the new signings combined mean that the club’s forward line isn’t cohesive at the moment (AP Photo)

Wayne Rooney details why Florian Wirtz has struggled at Liverpool

October 3, 2025 22:28 IST

Florian Wirtz has struggled to run into space and hasn’t been able to counter the intensive pressure that he is put under when with the ball.

Khalid Jamil admitted that India will have an uphill task against Singapore in the crucial AFC Asian Cup qualifier. (Photo Credit: AIFF)

Khalid Jamil interview: ‘Whether clubs release players for India camp or not, those who come have to give 100 percent in training… won’t be easy vs Singapore’

October 4, 2025 13:25 IST

India's football head coach Khalid Jamil is upbeat after CAFA Nations Cup, but is wary of the steep challenge in qualifying for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup

Returning to action after the England tour in red-ball cricket, Rahul also scored a big hundred for India A against Australia recently in Lucknow, and that has certainly helped him in his preparation for the short two-match series against West Indies after the break post the tour of England. (PTI Photo)

KL Rahul on how he ended a long wait for second home Test century: ‘Mental switch to enjoy grinding and getting 100s with singles and twos’

October 3, 2025 21:58 IST

Rahul is having the best year of his Test career, as he reached 649 runs in 2025 in just 7 matches and 13 innings, surpassing his tally of 2017 (633)

Marizanne Kapp departed for four as she became Smith’s third wicket and South Africa slipped to 19 for four. (ANI Photo)

Women’s World Cup: Woeful South Africa bundled out for 69 with only one batter reaching double digits, England win in 14.1 overs

October 3, 2025 21:30 IST

Only Sinalo Jafta made a score in the double figures for the Proteas, with 22, as the three-time champions split the wickets between them. The second-highest contribution to South Africa's total of 69 came via extras - 8 wides.

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Abhishek Sharma reveals how Shikhar Dhawan made him write ‘I am the best player of India’ and taught power of visualization

October 3, 2025 21:03 IST

"I do journaling before every game in the morning. So instead of that, I thought to write a chit," Abhishek revealed on his 100 celebration during IPL against Punjab Kings

The Organising Committee of the championships said that the Municipal Corporation of Delhi had 'cleared the premises' of stray dogs. (Express Photo)

Two foreign coaches bitten by stray dogs at World Para Athletics Championships in Delhi; Kenya team doctor says ‘big worry’

October 4, 2025 09:31 IST

Kenyan sprint coach Dennis Mwanzo and a Japanese assistant coach Mieko Okumatsu were bitten during the morning session; Organising Committee blames people who feed dogs near the JLN Stadium

Dhruv Jurel celebrates his maiden Test century on Day 2 of India's first Test against the West Indies (AP Photo)

India vs West Indies: Dhruv Jurel’s maiden hundred provides happy headache as hosts assert complete dominance

October 4, 2025 08:37 IST

KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja also scored tons but the wicketkeeper ensured he can be seen as a viable option, at least at home

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