Shubman Gill has described his appointment as India’s ODI captain as the “biggest honour”, expressing pride in carrying forward the legacy left by Rohit Sharma , who will play under him in the upcoming three-match series in Australia.

In a significant move on Saturday, the Indian selectors removed Rohit from ODI captaincy and handed over the reins to young Test skipper Gill, keeping the 2027 World Cup in mind.

Shubman Gill on receiving ODI captaincy

“It’s the biggest honour to be able to lead your country in the one-day and to be able to lead a side, you know that has done so well, it’s immense pride for me, and I hope I’ll be able to do great,” Gill said in his first reactions after being named captain on bcci.tv.

Gill on his connection with the city of Ahmedabad

The decision came

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