Jay Shah referred Rohit Sharma as 'our captain' amid growing concerns over Shubman Gill's form. Image: X
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Firstpost09-01-2026, 20:54

Jay Shah Hints at Rohit Sharma's 2027 ODI World Cup Captaincy Amid Gill's Form Dip

  • ICC Chairman Jay Shah referred to Rohit Sharma as "our captain" at a recent event, sparking speculation about his leadership role for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
  • This comment comes despite Shubman Gill currently holding the ODI captaincy, a role he took over from Rohit ahead of the October 2025 Australia tour.
  • Shah praised Rohit's leadership, noting he led India to two ICC trophies, including the 2025 Champions Trophy and 2024 T20 World Cup.
  • Rohit's impressive ODI captaincy record includes 42 wins in 56 matches, two Asia Cup titles, and reaching the 2023 ODI World Cup final.
  • The remarks coincide with Shubman Gill's recent dip in form, leading to his exclusion from the 2026 T20 World Cup squad, despite being vice-captain.

Why It Matters: Jay Shah's comments suggest Rohit Sharma might lead India in the 2027 ODI World Cup, despite Gill's current captaincy.

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