Gambhir Blamed for Rohit's ODI Captaincy Demotion: 'Fired Gun Off Agarkar's Shoulder'

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News18•17-01-2026, 08:09
Gambhir Blamed for Rohit's ODI Captaincy Demotion: 'Fired Gun Off Agarkar's Shoulder'
- •Manoj Tiwary suggests Gautam Gambhir influenced Ajit Agarkar's decision to remove Rohit Sharma as ODI captain.
- •Tiwary believes Agarkar, despite being a decision-maker, was influenced, implying Gambhir's role behind the scenes.
- •Rohit Sharma's last ODI as captain was the 2025 Champions Trophy final, where he secured his second ICC white-ball title.
- •Tiwary criticized the decision as 'disrespectful' to Rohit and a 'big mistake' for Indian cricket, questioning the cricketing logic.
- •He also stated that doubting Rohit's batting abilities for the 2027 World Cup was unwarranted, given his past performance.
Why It Matters: Manoj Tiwary alleges Gautam Gambhir influenced Rohit Sharma's ODI captaincy removal, calling it disrespectful.
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