Former President Bccci and Captain India Sourava gangules commented on Captain Rohit Sharma Snub and said it was something that would happen to every big player at the end of their career. Rohit, which captain India at the Trophy Glory Championship at the beginning of the year, was replaced by SHUBMAN GILL as the new Odi Captain.
38-year-old remained part of the ODI team as a normal player For the upcoming tour in Australia. Gangules today spoke exclusively with India about the decision and said he was sure it was not to throw away and the mutual challenges between Rohit and Bcci. The new President Cab said that Rohit’s age would be a factor in the challenge and referring to his own situation.
Ganguly said it was a fair call to get gill from the new captain.
“I’m sure she had to talk to. I’m not sure if it’s ejected. I’m sure it’s a discussion. Rohit was an excellent leader – he won the World Cup and the Champions trophy.
“It happened to me, it happened to the predatis … It happens to everyone. Even SHUBMAN GILL will face the same at the age of 40. Everyone has to end one day. It’s not a bad decision to promote Gill. In England he showed a lot of talent.
“Rohit, Kohli must play home cricket”
Asked that Rohit and Kohli would get to the World Championship in 2027, the gangules said it would depend on the condition of both players because only one format is playing at the moment.
“It depends on him. How Fit remains, how much cricket plays and how much scores are. It is not easy to play in an active format. It can play IPL, but that’s only 2 months or a year or two.
Ganguly urged both stars to play home cricket Whenever they get a chance because they will allow them to be ready for the match.
“Whatever opportunity they get, they have to play home cricket. Because cricket is a sport where you have to play on. Otherwise you lose touch and form and contact. It’s all in life. You have to do it. Gangules.
India will start its Australian tour with a white ball with the first ODI October October.
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Published on:
9 October 2025
