Manoj Tiwary Accuses Gambhir, Agarkar Over Rohit Sharma's ODI Captaincy Removal

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News18•17-01-2026, 11:06
Manoj Tiwary Accuses Gambhir, Agarkar Over Rohit Sharma's ODI Captaincy Removal
- •Manoj Tiwary alleges Gautam Gambhir orchestrated Rohit Sharma's removal as ODI captain, using chief selector Ajit Agarkar as a front.
- •Tiwary believes Agarkar wouldn't make such a decision without 'influence' and holds Gambhir equally responsible for the 'insult' to Rohit.
- •Rohit's last ODI captaincy match was the 2025 Champions Trophy final, where he won an ICC trophy, yet was replaced by Shubman Gill.
- •Tiwary questions the 'clarity' behind the decision, stating it doubted Rohit's batting ability despite his three double centuries and selfless play.
- •He calls Rohit's removal a 'big mistake' for Indian cricket, lacking 'cricketing logic' and diminishing his interest in ODIs.
Why It Matters: Manoj Tiwary criticizes Rohit Sharma's ODI captaincy removal, blaming Gambhir and Agarkar for an 'insulting' and illogical decision.
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