The year 2025 witnessed Shubman Gill's rise to leadership as well as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli channel their focus on ODIs after quitting Tests. Image credit: Reuters/AP
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Firstpost22-12-2025, 20:47

Gill Era Begins: Ro-Ko Transition as Indian Cricket Sees Major Shifts in 2025

  • Shubman Gill took over as India's Test and ODI captain after Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retired from Test cricket.
  • Rohit Sharma led India to back-to-back ICC titles in 2024 (T20 World Cup) and 2025 (Champions Trophy).
  • Gill impressed as Test captain, leading India to a 2-2 draw in England with 754 runs and four centuries.
  • Rohit and Kohli silenced critics with strong white-ball performances, reaffirming commitment for 2027 World Cup.
  • Coach Gautam Gambhir faced scrutiny after Test series losses, while Suryakumar Yadav's T20I team excelled, though Gill was surprisingly dropped from the T20 World Cup squad.

Why It Matters: 2025 marked a significant transition in Indian cricket with Gill's rise and Ro-Ko's evolving roles.

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