BCCI: No Plans to Replace Rohit Sharma as ODI Captain

Recently, Indian fans have increasingly begun predicting that India’s ODI team will change its captain. But the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) hastened to respond to these speculations with an unequivocal denial — the legendary player will continue to lead the team. This rebuttal is all the more important given that 38-year-old Sharma has already retired from T20I and Test formats.

Is Iyer the new captain?

Recent months saw fans and experts speculating about Shreyas Iyer as a potential replacement. His leadership credentials have grown after guiding two different IPL franchises to consecutive finals. These successes prompted many to see him as a natural successor with his balanced game.

BCCI makes its stance clear

Journalists did not miss the opportunity to ask questions about the captain’s role in India’s ODI squad, to BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia. The latter made it clear that there had been no talk of changing the captain. Rohit, whose batting remains crucial to India’s ODI plans, shows no immediate signs of stepping away. For a team that is preparing for the 2027 World Cup, the likely change of captain would be a high-profile event, given that it is interested in stability in leadership.

While Iyer remains in contention for future roles, another name to watch is young opener Shubman Gill. Having captained in the IPL and shown responsibility in Test matches, Gill represents the next generation of leadership talent.