Rohit Sharma’s illustrious journey as India’s ODI captain has officially drawn to a close, marking the end of an era defined by composure, consistency, and tactical brilliance. Under his leadership, Team India scaled several memorable highs, blending aggressive intent with calm authority to remain a dominant force in world cricket’s 50-over format.
Rohit Sharma’s remarkable stint as Team India’s ODI captain has officially come to an end. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the decision in early October 2025, naming Shubman Gill as the new ODI captain ahead of India’s upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia starting October 19, 2025.
Stats and Records
Here is a summary and a detailed table of Rohit Sharma’s statistics as the Indian ODI captain:
| Statistics | Value |
| Matches as Captain | 56 |
| Wins | 42 |
| Losses | 15 |
| Ties | 1 |
| No Results | 1 |
| Win Percentage | 75% |
| Batting Innings as Captain | 55 |
| Runs Scored as Captain | 2,506 |
| Batting Average as Captain | 52.20 |
| Batting Strike Rate as Captain | 111.97 |
| Centuries as Captain | 5 |
| Half-centuries as Captain | 17 |
| Highest Score as Captain | 208* |
| Sixes as Captain | 126 |
| Win Percentage in Multi-nation Tournaments (5+ teams) | 22.8% |
Under his captaincy, India became a powerhouse in ODI cricket, winning two ICC trophies in eight months, including the ICC Champions Trophy in March 2025, where Rohit was named Player of the Match in the final.
Why Gill replaced him?
Despite Rohit’s strong leadership and consistent success, the decision to replace him with the much younger Shubman Gill was driven by the selectors’ focus on long-term planning and the need to unify captaincy across formats. The announcement sparked discussions and some surprise among cricket fans and experts, with former players like Mohammad Kaif criticizing the timing of the move, as Rohit had only given 16 years of service and led India to 15 wins out of 16 ICC events during his captaincy.
Rohit, aged 38, remains in the Indian squad as a specialist batsman alongside Virat Kohli for the Australia tour, but his future in ODI cricket now depends on his performance, fitness, and commitment. The transition marks the end of an era for Indian cricket, with Shubman Gill taking on captaincy responsibilities for both Tests and ODIs, while Shreyas Iyer has been named the ODI vice-captain.
This leadership change aims to usher in a new chapter for Indian cricket while acknowledging Rohit Sharma’s significant contributions as one of the most successful ODI captains in India’s history.