Overview
- Speaking to InsideSport, the former India batter said Rohit as captain would give India an "85 to 90 per cent" chance of winning the 2027 World Cup.
- Shubman Gill, who replaced Rohit in October 2025, has lost his first two ODI series as captain, including India’s first home ODI series defeat to New Zealand.
- Manoj Tiwary questioned why selectors moved on from Rohit soon after he led India to the 2025 Champions Trophy title.
- Reports highlighted Rohit’s leadership résumé, citing the 2023 ODI World Cup runner-up finish, the 2024 T20 World Cup win, the 2025 Champions Trophy and five IPL titles.
- Scrutiny of Gill intensified as he registered a two-ball duck on Ranji Trophy return against Saurashtra, falling to Ravindra Jadeja.