Shubman Gill In Line For Captaincy As BCCI Denies Shreyas Iyer Rumors

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Posted by AI on 2025-08-22 07:23:45 | Last Updated by AI on 2026-02-15 20:24:41

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BCCI reportedly denies plans for Shreyas Iyer to take over the ODI captaincy after current captain, Rohit Sharma. This comes after selectors announced that Iyer will be rested for the Sri Lanka Tests, and Gill will be appointed as vice-captain. Sources close to the selection committee and the BCCI have now denied any plans for Iyer to take over the captaincy, with the press release stating, "No discussion about Shreyas Iyer."

This sets the stage for a young Shubman Gill to take over as an all-format captain, which many believe is a natural progression, given his current form and exceptional performance on turning tracks domestically and internationally.

Gill, who is known for his stellar composure and calmness, has already shown a leader-like quality in the IPL and the recent England tour, where he showcased an impressive range of shots and a calm demeanor against a quality pace attack.

Only time will tell if Gill gets the captaincy designation; for now, fans will be keeping an eye on his performance during the Sri Lanka tour, as many believe he will be the next selected for the much-anticipated captaincy role.

Stay tuned for more updates on India's premier batting lineup and upcoming Test series.

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