New Delhi: Former India Off-Spinner Harbhajan Singh Said He Was “Shocked” Trophy Title earlier this year.

On saturday, the selectors made a big call by appointing young test skipper shubman gill as India’s new Odi Odi Captain with An Eye on the 2027 World Cup. However, Harbhajan Felt Rohit Still Had More to Offer as Leader and Could have Continued a While Longer.

“Congratulations to Shubman Gill. Obvious, he has been leading the team well in test cricket, and now heh’s been giving another responsibility: to lead the Odi Side as Well. Ora Replaced as captain by Shubman, and Rohit is someone who holds a very good record in white-ball cricket, “Harbhajan Told Jiohotstar.

“To be honest, it’s a bit of a shock for me to see rohit not being the captain.

“Rohit has been one of the pillars of Indian cricket when it comes to white-ball formats. Still far away. “

The Odie Series in Australia, Scheduled from October 19 to 25 in Sydney, Adelaide, and Melbourne, will be followed by a five-match t20i contest.

Harbhajan, A Member of India’s 2011 World Cup-Winning Squad, Felt the selectors should have waited another year before handing shubman Gill the Odie Captaincy.

“Shubman has a lot of time to grow into the role of Odi captain. I’m happy for shubman; even a year before taking over.

“I’m happy for shubman, but at the same time, i’m a bit disappointed for rohit sharma not being the captain,” Harbhajan Said.

Rohit has Establed Himself as One of India’s Greatest White-Ball Captains, Leading The Side To Two ICC Trophies and A Runner-up Finish at the 2023 World Cup on HOME SOIL, FURNGTHENGTHENING HISININGS As an all-time great.

Looking ahead for the 38-yar-old, harbhajan said rohit will remain a key force in shaping India’s Odia Journey, Working Along

“If you look at Rohit’s Odi Record, He’s Averagging Almost Close to 50. When it comes to playing for India.

“He’s been a phenomenal player, and that will not change. Advice to Shubman or Anyone Else Whenever Needed.

“As a batter, rohit won’t change his approach. Forward to seem win matches for team India. “

Rohit has won 42 out of the 56 Odi matches that he captained with a winning percentage of 76.

Shreyas Iyer has been named Vice-Captain for the three-match series in Australia.

Asked About Shreyas’ Appointment as Gill’s Deputy, Harbhajan said he was pleased to see the batter getting bigger responsibility.

“He’s one of that those guys who hardly gets the creedt he deserves. Going, he makes things easy for the dressing room and the other batters.

“I’m very happy that he’s back in the scheme of things, not just as a player but with a bigger responsibilities as vice-captain. Ideas and how he and shubman gill take this team forward, “Harbhajan said.