Rohit Sharma is one of India's most storied captains. (PTI Photo)
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News1817-01-2026, 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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