Shubman Gill’s election as India’s new Captain Odi for a series of upcoming competitions against Australia has incorporated debate, especially with Rohit Sharma And Virat Kohli returned to the international cricket after a long break. Former South African captain Ab de Villiers supported the move, calling it a step in the right direction, while also reflecting the long -term thinking of voters.“It is not the second guarantee -both of them will be there for the upcoming World Cup. That may be part of their thoughts when they made Shubman Gill Captain Odi. The Indian Odi squad, which was announced earlier this week, saw Rohit and Kohli including Captain Gill. Both veterans have not played any form of international cricket since Trophy Champions in March, and the series began on October 19 against Australia, will mark their returns to competitive action since IPL 2025. However, their entry is not disputed. Former Indian selection chief Dilip Vengsarkar has stated a reservation about reminding the couple, who is now playing ODI after retiring from both tests and T20IS earlier this year. “Rohit and Virat have been a great player for years, but if you play just a game format, I believe voters need to make this call,” Vengsarkar told mid-day. He added, “You cannot know or evaluate the player’s shape and fitness as they have a long term … it is very difficult to evaluate their shape and fitness.” Ajit’s Chief Election Head to confirm that both players cleaned their pre-mandatory fitness tests, but explained that their selection for the Australian series did not guarantee them a place in the Indian Long Term ODI plan leading to the 2027 World Cup.
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However, De Villiers believes the current arrangement is suitable for Indian cricket. “I think this is the right step, still have Rohit and Virat. Shubman Gill will learn from the two most experienced Indian players of all time, high quality, legendary players,” he said. The upcoming series in Australia will be the key indicator of whether voters continue to re -experience or start building around Gill for the next phase.
