Shubman Gill is widely expected to take over as India’s ODI captain starting with the upcoming Australia series in October 2025. The decision is part of a transition plan by the selectors as Rohit Sharma, the current ODI captain, nears the end of his tenure due to age and fitness considerations. Gill, who is already the Test captain and vice-captain of the T20I squad, is seen as the ideal long-term leader for India across formats, with the 2027 ODI World Cup as a target for his captaincy tenure. The official announcement of Gill’s ODI captaincy is anticipated soon, with the selectors giving him enough time to establish himself before the World Cup.
Background on Shubman Gill’s Leadership
- Gill has successfully captained the Test team, leading to a competitive 2-2 draw in England in 2025. He holds significant batting records and has been ICC Men’s Player of the Month multiple times.
- His appointment represents a generational shift in Indian cricket leadership, continuing the trend of grooming young leaders like prior transitions from Ganguly to Dhoni and Dhoni to Kohli.
Rohit Sharma’s Position
- Hitman Rohit Sharma remains the current ODI captain but is expected to hand over the role due to concerns about long-term fitness and performance.
- The selectors are monitoring his performance in the Australia series, which may be his last as captain if Gill’s appointment proceeds as planned.
Shubman Gill records as captain
Shubman Gill has an impressive captaincy record across formats, especially in Test cricket and T20Is, along with his leadership in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Test Captaincy Records
Shubman Gill made his Test captaincy debut on June 20, 2025, during India’s England tour. In 6 Test matches as captain, India won 2, lost 3, and drew 1, with a win percentage of 33.33%. Notably, he led India to a historic 336-run win at Edgbaston, the first Indian victory there in 58 years.
Gill scored 754 runs in a single Test series as captain
- Most runs for a visiting captain in a Test series (754).
- First visiting captain to score 4 centuries in a Test series.
- Highest run-scorer in India-England Test history.
- Second-most runs by an Indian batter in a Test series after Sunil Gavaskar.
- His 269-run innings is the highest score by an Indian captain in England and the highest by an Indian captain away from home.
- Overall in Tests as captain: 2 wins, 3 losses, 1 draw.
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T20I Captaincy Records
- Gill debuted as T20I captain in July 2024 on the Zimbabwe tour. In 5 T20I matches as captain, he led India to 4 wins and 1 loss, giving him an 80% win rate.
IPL Captaincy Records
- Shubman Gill became Gujarat Titans captain after Hardik Pandya’s departure. n 27 IPL matches as captain, he has won 14 and lost 13, with a win percentage of about 51.85%.
In summary, Shubman Gill is the frontrunner to become India’s ODI captain starting from the Australia series, marking a significant leadership transition ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
