Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar Criticized for Ending Rohit Sharma’s ODI Captaincy

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:23am on 05 Oct 2025,Sunday Sports

Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar have faced criticism for removing Rohit Sharma from India's ODI captaincy. Despite leading India to victories in the 2024 Champions Trophy and the 2023 ODI World Cup, Sharma was replaced by Shubman Gill. Ajit Agarkar defended the decision, citing the impracticality of having three different captains across formats. However, former cricketer Mohammad Kaif expressed disappointment, stating that Sharma deserved more time, especially considering his contributions over 16 years and his recent performances. (PC: AP)  

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