Shubman Gill replaces Rohit, becomes India's new ODI captain: Stats
What's the story
Shubman Gill has been appointed as the new captain of the Indian ODI team, taking over from Rohit Sharma. The decision was made ahead of the upcoming three-match ODI series in Australia. This will be Gill's first stint as an ODI captain, having previously led the Test team and captained in five T20I matches. Here we look at his stats in the format.
Squad update
Rohit, Kohli included in ODI squad; Shreyas Iyer named vice-captain
Despite being replaced as captain, Rohit Sharma has been included in the ODI squad. He will be joining stalwart batter Virat Kohli. The duo last played for India in the 2025 Champions Trophy. Shreyas Iyer has been appointed as the vice-captain of the team for this series against Australia.
Leadership transition
Gill's captaincy experience and ODI stats
At 26, Gill is a relatively inexperienced captain in the 50-over format. He has only captained six times in List-A cricket with a win-loss ratio of 5:1. However, his recent success as Test captain and impressive ODI record make him a promising choice for this new role. Just minutes before the announcement of India's squad for Australia ODIs, Gill lead India to an innings win over West Indies in the Ahmedabad Test.
Stats
Gill owns best batting average in ODIs
Having played 55 ODIs so far, Gill has hammered 2,775 runs. As per ESPNcricinfo, his average of 59.04 is the best among batters with at least 2,000 ODI runs. His strike rate is just under 100 (99.56). He has tallied eight tons and seven fifties in the format. His highest ODI score is 208, which he smashed against New Zealand in 2023.
Captaincy change
End of an era: Gill takes over from Rohit
Gill's appointment as the 28th ODI captain in India's cricketing history marks the end of Rohit's four-year reign. Under Rohit, India were the runners-up of the 2023 ODI World Cup and won the Champions Trophy title after a gap of 12 years. Rohit remains one of seven Indian men to have captained at least 50 ODIs. He led India to 42 wins across 56 matches, clocking a win percentage of 75% (Loss: 12, Tied: 1, NR: 1).