The change, confirmed by the selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar, comes ahead of the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia, marking the start of a new era for the national side. Under Rohit, India played 56 ODIs, winning 42 and losing just 12, with a win rate exceeding 75 percent. His captaincy saw India clinch the T20 World Cup and the Champions Trophy, and reach the final of the 2023 ODI World Cup on home soil. The selectors have also appointed Shreyas Iyer as vice-captain for the Australia series, acknowledging his leadership credentials from the Indian Premier League and his consistent form in the middle order. The Australia series will serve as Gill’s first major challenge as ODI captain, testing his tactical acumen and composure against one of the strongest teams in world cricket.