Why Rohit Sharma was replaced as India’s Odia Captain, Explains Ajit Agarkar

Sandy Verma

Tezzbuzz|05-10-2025

New Delhi: in a Major Transitional Move in Indian Cricket, Rohit Sharma has been relieved of his odi capta, with Shubman Gill Appointed as the new skipper. The decision comes despite rohit leading India to the champions trophy title in March this year.

While Rohit’s Impressive Record as Odi Captain Remains Unquestioned, Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar Acknowledded that removing a player from capticy of his stature is stature easy, but Decisions must be made with the future in mind.

“It was a tough call to remove someone from capticy who has been so very successful. wouldn’t have won champions trophy, this was a Difecult Decision, “Agarkar said.

Agarkar also cleared that Rohit was informed about the change, and how he reacted to it is a matter that Remains Between Him and the Selection Committee.

“Rohit sharma has been communicated about change of captivity. Selection Committe. “

Agarkar also made it clear that with very few odis being played play a days, it is impossible to look at three different capitals as it hampers the general planning of the Squad.

“Firstly, it’s practically impossible to have three different capitals for three formats, just in terms of planning,” He said.

Agarkar denied making any comments on Rohit’s Availability for the 2027 Odie World Cup. He also expressed confidence that Rohit and Virat Kohli will continue to perform, as the duo has been doing for more than a decade.

“They are greats of the game. They have scored tons of runs for India.

“2027 Odi World Cup Far Way and It’s Not Right to Say Anything About Today,” Agarkar Further Said.