Ace cricketer Rohit Sharma has been removed from Team India’s full-time ODI captaincy as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently announced Shubman Gill as Rohit’s successor for the captaincy role. Rohit has been picked as an opening batter for the upcoming ODI series against Australia.
The 38-year-old has already retired from T20Is (after the victorious T20 World Cup 2024) and Tests (prior to the five-match England series earlier this year). This makes the 50-over format the only active one for Rohit.
Rohit’s full-time role as ODI captain began in 2021 after he succeeded Virat Kohli. Rohit has led India in 56 ODIs. The team has won a whopping 42 matches, lost 12, had one match tied and a solitary game ruled out due to inclement weather. He ends his role as ODI captain with a win percentage of 75%.
In numbers: Rohit Sharma’s ODI captaincy
| Statistic | Details |
|---|---|
| Full-time Captaincy Start | 2021 |
| Total ODIs as Captain | 56 |
| Matches Won | 42 |
| Matches Lost | 12 |
| Matches Tied | 1 |
| Matches Abandoned | 1 |
| Win Percentage | 75% |
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