India, Aug. 24 -- Former India opener Aakash Chopra asserted that Shreyas Iyer won't be appointed the next ODI captain, as he pointed out that the BCCI has already identified Shubman Gill as Rohit Sharma's successor. Shubman's stock has risen rapidly in recent times as he took over the Test captaincy charge and had a historic England tour with the bat. He was also reinstated as vice-captain in the shortest format, while speculations are rife that the BCCI might look for the future in the ODIs, too. Rumours have also been floating recently that Shreyas is in contention to take over the ODI reins from Rohit and could lead India in the 2027 World Cup.

Chopra addressed the speculation around Shreyas taking charge of the ODI captaincy and dis...