India, Oct. 5 -- India have recently announced their squad for the upcoming white ball series in Australia. In what came as a big surprise, Rohit Sharma was removed from captaincy of the ODI format, and Shubman Gill was handed over the role.

The move by the Indian management received mixed reactions. While some welcomed the thought of India trying to move ahead, some criticised the sudden end of the Rohit Sharma era. Former India international, Mohammed Kaif, has added himself to the list of names who feel that Rohit deserved a run at the helm till the 2027 ODI World Cup. Ajit Agarkar, while speaking on the change, argued that it is 'practically impossible' to run three captains across formats, hence the handover. The call is strategic. ...