Rohit Sharma was removed from the ODI captaincy despite leading the team to Champions Trophy title last year. Image: Reuters
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Firstpost17-01-2026, 14:03

Rohit Sharma's ODI Captaincy Removal 'Disrespectful': Ex-Cricketer Attacks Gambhir, Agarkar

  • Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary claims Rohit Sharma's removal from ODI captaincy was influenced by head coach Gautam Gambhir.
  • Tiwary suggests BCCI selectors, led by Ajit Agarkar, were swayed by Gambhir, despite Rohit leading India to 2025 Champions Trophy win.
  • Shubman Gill replaced Rohit as ODI captain, a decision Tiwary found 'disrespectful' given Rohit's contributions.
  • Tiwary expressed losing interest in India's ODI matches due to the perceived lack of clarity and inconsistent decision-making.
  • The controversy stems from the timing of the decision, with the 2027 ODI World Cup still two years away.

Why It Matters: Manoj Tiwary criticizes Rohit Sharma's 'disrespectful' ODI captaincy removal, blaming Gambhir's influence on selectors.

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