Overview
- Speaking to Sports Tak/Sports Today, Manoj Tiwary claimed head coach Gautam Gambhir likely influenced chief selector Ajit Agarkar in removing Rohit Sharma as ODI captain.
- The selection committee named Shubman Gill captain when announcing the Australia ODI squad in October, a move presented as long-term planning for 2027.
- Tiwary called the handling disrespectful to Rohit, said he has lost interest in ODIs, and questioned the cricketing logic and doubts over Rohit’s 2027 prospects.
- Rohit has retired from T20Is and Tests but continues in ODIs and is set to play the third match against New Zealand on January 18 in Indore under Gill’s leadership.
- Coverage notes Tiwary’s long-standing rivalry with Gambhir and highlights ongoing questions about transparency in the decision while the official rationale remains the 2027 roadmap.