Shubman Gill has risen to immediate fame after he was appointed the Indian Test skipper. He has not only scored a huge pile of runs and broken several individual records but also won a test match at the iconic venue of Edgbaston, where no other Indian captain had ever won a test before.
Given Rohit's stunning record as an ODI captain and the winner of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, Indian fans had the impression of him being retained as the ODI skipper. However, there were speculations over Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill being the frontrunners for India's white-ball captaincy if Rohit doesn't retain the role.
Amid these claims, a viral X post by a popular journalist associated with a very reputable handle claimed that Shubman Gill will lead India in their upcoming ODI fixtures.
Whenever India's next odi series will be - Gill will lead
— Rohit Juglan (@rohitjuglan) July 10, 2025
This created a huge buzz over the internet as to whether this is the right decision being made or thought of by the Indian management, since Shreyas was also the likely contender for the role. Many have come in support of the speculated claim, while some have criticized it openly.
Shreyas Iyer proved his merit as a skipper in the IPL
The Mumbai batter has been an absolute star, also leading sides successfully as their skipper. Though Shreyas Iyer was not considered for captaincy despite having led the Delhi Capitals to two successful seasons in 2019 and 2020, everyone was obliged to consider him a great leader after his maiden title win with the Kolkata Knight Riders.
Though not winning the title, he was largely praised for his captaincy and was also considered in line for the India ODI captaincy as a successor to the great skipper Rohit Sharma. However, the sudden post claiming Gill as the next leader is a jolt to his ambitions.
Indian Fans react to Shreyas Iyer's speculated snub from the ODI captaincy race
Shreyas Iyer is the only deserving candidate to be a Next ODI captain after Rohit Sharma. No one is better than him. pic.twitter.com/7YQRD673no
— Sir AB Steve Edward Stuart Kohli (@CricCrazyAnkit) July 10, 2025
“Shreyas Iyer Is the Leader India Needs,Not Gill !” pic.twitter.com/tZ6v5DQMau
— Riyuu (@Riyuu261038) July 11, 2025
If anyone deserves the ODI captaincy, it is either Shreyas Iyer or KL Rahul. pic.twitter.com/cnn6N5Ci2N
— ▪️ (@FallenBails) July 10, 2025
SHREYAS IYER IN LAST 15 MONTHS: - Won Ranji Trophy with Mumbai.- Won IPL as captain with KKR.- Won Irani Cup with Mumbai.- Won SMAT as captain with Mumbai.- Won Champions Trophy.- Qualified into IPL 2025 final with PBKS.A statement to selectors t.co/hghb3V6RAf
— Suresh balaji (@surbalutwt) June 1, 2025
You can only complete with Shreyas Iyer by doing politics but can't complete with his greatness. ?pic.twitter.com/3F32HBAxeH
— SUBHO? (@RIDERhuYarr) July 11, 2025
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