India's newly appointed ODI captain, Shubman Gill, has set his sights on the 2027 World Cup. He is aiming to ensure the Indian team is ready for the showpiece event and return home from South Africa with the prized title in their possession. On Saturday, India notched a mammoth win by an innings and 140 runs in the opening Test against the West Indies in Ahmedabad. In the aftermath of India's commanding display, Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar confirmed that he has personally informed veteran Rohit Sharma about the management's decision to pass the captaincy mantle to Gill.

Gill's reign in the 50-over format will begin in Australia with a three-match affair, scheduled to kickstart on October 19 at the Optus Stadium in Perth. With India expected to play around 20 ODIs during the buildup to the

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