Shubman Gill Aims to Emulate Rohit Sharma’s Calmness as New ODI Captain

India’s newly-appointed ODI captain Shubman Gill on Thursday said he hopes to emulate the calm and composed leadership style of Rohit Sharma as he prepares to lead the national side for the first time in the 50-over format.

Gill, who already captains the Indian Test team, will begin his ODI captaincy tenure during the upcoming three-match series against Australia, scheduled from October 19 to 25.

“The calmness of Rohit bhai and the friendships that he created among the group — I want to imbibe that,” Gill said when asked about his approach to leadership ahead of the second Test against the West Indies starting Friday.

The 25-year-old opener credited Rohit Sharma for fostering a positive and unified dressing-room culture, something he intends to continue as India transitions under his leadership.

Gill’s elevation marks a new chapter in Indian cricket as the young batter, known for his consistency and poise, takes charge of both the Test and ODI sides — signaling a generational shift in Indian cricket leadership.