Shreyas Iyer Set to Lead India in ODIs? Big Update on Rohit!
Shreyas Iyer to Lead Young ODI Squad for 2027 WC ?
Shreyas Iyer News
After an impressive performance in the IPL, Shreyas Iyer is making headlines and may soon take over as the new captain of Team India. A major update has surfaced regarding Hitman Rohit Sharma. Sources have hinted at something significant about Rohit’s future, which could come as a big shock to his fans. Rohit, who recently retired from Test cricket, now faces uncertainty over his future in ODI cricket.
Will Shreyas Replace Rohit as Captain?
According to sources, preparations are underway for Rohit Sharma’s departure from ODI cricket. The BCCI has reportedly made up its mind and is now searching for a suitable replacement. Among the shortlisted names, Shreyas Iyer is emerging as the strongest contender. Sources suggest that while Rohit was contemplating retirement from Test cricket, the BCCI was also expecting him to announce his ODI retirement. However, Rohit only retired from Tests, surprising the board.
A New Captain for a New Team India?
Reports suggest that the BCCI wants to build a young squad for the 2027 ODI World Cup, to be held in South Africa. They are looking for a captain who is both young and experienced—and Shreyas Iyer fits this description well. Currently, 38-year-old Rohit Sharma is leading Team India in ODIs. By the time of the 2027 World Cup, he will be 40. Considering this, the BCCI wants Rohit to retire from ODIs, allowing a new captain to lead and prepare a fresh squad for the tournament.
Rohit Has Already Retired from T20s and Tests
Under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy, India reached the final of the 2023 ODI World Cup. Later, in 2024, he led the team to victory in the T20 World Cup and immediately announced his retirement from the T20 format. After guiding India to a Champions Trophy win in ODIs, Rohit had declared, “I’m not retiring from ODIs yet.” Rohit is keen on playing the 2027 ODI World Cup and wants to win it for India. However, given his advancing age, speculations are rife that he may soon retire from ODI cricket as well.
Why Is Shreyas Iyer the Front-runner?
Shreyas Iyer is considered the perfect candidate to lead India in ODIs. Not only has he proven himself as an exceptional IPL captain, but he has also consistently delivered strong performances for Team India in ODIs. His contributions during the 2023 ODI World Cup and the Champions Trophy were noteworthy. In IPL history, Shreyas is the only captain to have led three different franchises to the finals. While he may not currently feature in the Test or T20 squads, Shreyas remains a key player in the ODI format—underscoring his dominance there.
According to sources, the BCCI wants Rohit Sharma to step down from ODIs so that the new captain gets ample time to build a competitive team ahead of the 2027 World Cup. That said, these developments are based on insider sources and unofficial information. Only Rohit Sharma knows how long he intends to continue in ODI cricket—and only he can give a definitive answer.
