India has stepped into a new era of ODI cricket with Shubman Gill taking over the captaincy from Rohit Sharma, and the 25-year-old has made his intentions clear: the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa is the ultimate goal. Following his successful stint as Test captain, Gill's leadership journey now extends to the 50-over format, and for his first priority, he wants a proper buildup to the quadrennial tournament where India aims to reclaim a title that has eluded them since 2011.
October 4 marked the end of a long wait for Indian cricket fans as the BCCI announced the 15-man squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against arch-rivals Australia. The biggest talking point, however, was Gill's appointment as the new ODI skipper, despite Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli being part of th