Even though Indian opener Rohit Sharma was full of talent since the beginning of his international career, the Maharashtra batsman discovered the best way to channelize his ability when he was promoted up the order in the Indian cricket team. In the backdrop of India’s second Champions Trophy title in 2013, Rohit found his form continued to impress in the ODI series against Australia. The right-handed batsman scored two centuries, including 209, only the third double in One Day International cricket. Following the remarkable outing, he didn’t just improve as a batsman but developed some leadership skills within his dynamic personality. In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Rohit remains the most successful skipper as he has led Mumbai Indians to the title thrice in the cash-rich league. Under the captaincy of Rohit, Mumbai have lifted the IPL trophy in 2013, 2015 and 2017.
Veteran India batter Rohit Sharma was among the many stars who were presented with an award at the Ceat Cricket Awards 2025. The likes of Sanju Samson, Smriti Mandhana, Brian Lara, and many more stars were awarded in the ceremony.
Rohit Sharma's captaincy era came to an end when the BCCI named Shubman Gill India's next ODI captain ahead of the Australia white-ball series. Rohit has given his first reaction ahead of the series and after the captaincy snub.
With the Indian team registering a brilliant win in the first test of the ongoing two-game series against the West Indies, let us have a look at the top five Indian captains with the most test wins on home soil.
Shubman Gill was appointed as the new India ODI captain ahead of the Australia series, replacing Rohit Sharma, who won the Champions Trophy in the previous assignment. Here's a look at how Gill has done as the India captain, before he takes over in the ODIs-
Former India cricketer Mohammed Kaif recently came forward and talked about the BCCI's decision to take away ODI captaincy from veteran batter Rohit Sharma and announced Shubman Gill as the new ODI skipper.
Shubman Gill has been named India's new ODI captain as he took over the baton from Rohit Sharma. Gill will begin his ODI captaincy tenure with the away three-match series against Australia. Gill has given his first reaction after being appointed the ODI skipper.
Shubman Gill took over the ODI captaincy from Rohit Sharma after the BCCI announced India's squad for the white-ball tour to Australia. Gill will look to build the team for the ODI World Cup 2027. Here is how many matches Gill will get ahead of the World Cup.
Rohit Sharma has been replaced as India's ODI captain by Shubman Gill ahead of the upcoming white-ball series against Australia. Rohit famously led India to the Champions Trophy 2025 win. Here is a captaincy record comparison of Rohit, Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni.
Rohit Sharma has been removed as the ODI captain ahead of India's white-ball series against Australia Down Under. Shubman Gill is India's new ODI skipper, with Shreyas Iyer named his deputy. Know why Rohit was removed from the ODI captaincy with Gill taking over.
The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) recently came forward and announced the Indian team's squad for the upcoming white-ball series against Australia. Star batter Shubman Gill was announced as the new ODI captain for the Men in Blue, replacing Rohit Sharma in the role.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli last played for India during the Champions Trophy 2025 and have retired from Tests and T20Is. With India scheduled to tour Australia, both stalwarts are set to be included in the ODI team.
Rohit Sharma holds the world record of the highest individual score of 264 runs in ODIs. He created the record against Sri Lanka in 2014 and it hasn't been broken in last 11 years. Meanwhile, former India coach Sanjay Bangar has picked the Indian batter who can break the record.
KL Rahul smashed his 11th Test century, leading India's response with the bat against the West Indies in the opening game in Ahmedabad. Rahul completed 10 centuries as an opener, while getting to No 4 on the list for the Indian batsmen in Tests. Take a look at the full list-
Suryakumar Yadav won the toss as India opted to bat first against Oman in their Asia Cup 2025 clash at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. In a hilarious moment, Suryakumar forgot the changes he made to the team for the clash.
India to play their 250th T20I against Oman on Friday, September 19. Check out the players with most matches for India in the shortest format of the game.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have not been named in India A's squad for the white-ball series against Australia A. The BCCI announced two different squads for the three one-dayers against Australia A that will begin from September 30.
Check out the list of Indian cricketers with most runs this decade. Virat Kohli leads the race, but Shubman Gill is expected to surpass him in the ongoing Asia Cup.
Legendary cricketers Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli announced their T20I retirement after the T20 World Cup in 2024. The Asia Cup 2025 will mark the first time since the 2007 ODI World Cup, when neither of the players are not part of any multi-nation tournament.
Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has not included Rohit Sharma in the list of all-time Indian batting greats and explained the reason for the same too. However, Manjrekar lauded Rohit for the way he batted and led Team India in the World Cup 2023.