Veteran Cricketer Demands Rohit Sharma's Return as ODI Captain, Citing Gill's Losses

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News18•23-01-2026, 18:05
Veteran Cricketer Demands Rohit Sharma's Return as ODI Captain, Citing Gill's Losses
- •Veteran Indian cricketer Manoj Tiwary has called for Shubman Gill's removal as ODI captain and Rohit Sharma's reinstatement.
- •Gill took over ODI captaincy in October 2025, leading India to series losses against Australia and New Zealand.
- •Tiwary highlighted India's poor performance under Gill, especially the historic series loss to New Zealand in India.
- •He emphasized Rohit Sharma's superior captaincy record, with an 85-90% victory percentage, as crucial for the 2027 World Cup.
- •Tiwary urged BCCI to correct past mistakes and prepare for the 2027 One-Day World Cup with Rohit at the helm.
Why It Matters: Manoj Tiwary advocates for Rohit Sharma's return as ODI captain, citing Gill's poor record and Rohit's success.
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