India, Oct. 6 -- Former South African great AB de Villiers lauded the BCCI's move to appoint Shubman Gill as India's new ODI captain, calling it a timely step amid ongoing uncertainty over Rohit Sharma's availability for the 2027 World Cup. Meanwhile, it came as a shocker for many with Rohit leading India to the Champions Trophy win when they last played the 50-over format, but the selectors made a bold decision to look for the future.

Virat Kohli and Rohit will be returning to international cricket for the first time after the Champions Trophy, with India all set to play three ODIs on the Australia tour.

The Proteas legend pointed out that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's availability for the next World Cup is still uncertain. He added t...