Rohit Sharma faces shocking humiliation as BCCI hands ODI captaincy to Shubman Gill for Australia tour
Team India’s squads for the upcoming Australia tour are expected to be revealed today (Saturday, October 4), covering selections for both ODIs and T20Is. Rohit Sharma is likely to make a return to the ODI lineup.
India will tour Australia in two weeks for a series comprising three ODIs and five T20I matches, starting on October 19. The selectors might rest a few players while others could be recalled to the team. Notably, the Indian cricket team is currently playing the two-match Test series against the West Indies at home.
Rohit Sharma Not Invited For ODI Selection Meeting, Shubman Gill to be named skipper
According to Vaibhav Bhola, Deputy Sports Editor at News 24, Rohit Sharma was not invited to the ODI selection meeting, where a new captain is expected to be announced soon. Vaibhav stated that BCCI felt that Rohit might have considered retirement after winning the Champions Trophy. As per a report in Indian Express, Shubman Gill is set to be appointed as the new ODI skipper.
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