The news hit like a six to the soul.
Rohit Sharma is no longer India’s ODI captain.
And Shubman Gill, just 24 years old, is the new leader.
No farewell series.
No final salute.
Just a cold announcement and a storm on social media.
Fans are furious.
Former stars are stunned.
And the BCCI? They’re staying silent.
Let’s break down why this decision has broken hearts and what it means for Indian cricket.
🔥 The Shocking Decision: Rohit Out, Gill In
Yes.
After leading India to two ICC trophies in 8 months, the T20 World Cup 2024 and Champions Trophy 2025, Rohit Sharma was dropped without a send-off.
One fan tweeted:
“We didn’t retire a captain. We replaced a legend.”
Another said:
“This isn’t building the future. It’s disrespecting the past.”
📊 Rohit’s Record: Was He Really ‘Dropped’?
Let’s look at the numbers:
He’s only the second Indian captain, after MS Dhoni, to reach three consecutive white-ball finals.
A famous blogger wrote:
“Thank you, Captain Rohit! 10 wins in 11 matches in 2023 WC. 10 in T20 WC. 10 in CT. That’s dominance.”
So why remove him now?
😠 Fans Are Heartbroken And Angry
Social media exploded after the news:
“Even Dhoni got a farewell. What did Rohit do wrong?”
Many called it the “end of an era”, but with no celebration.
One Virat Kohli fan added:
“Rohit fought hard as captain. But BCCI is showing zero respect.”
🧠 Harbhajan Singh Speaks Up: “It’s Shocking!”
Former spinner Harbhajan Singh didn’t hold back:
His key points:
- Rohit just won the Champions Trophy.
- He deserves at least one more series as captain.
- Shubman Gill could have waited 6–12 months.
- This move feels abrupt and unplanned.
He said:
“If you’re thinking about 2027, there’s still time. Why rush?”
And then came the mic drop:
“At least let him go out with honour.”
Fans agreed:
“HBWJ said what all of India felt.”
🤐 Ajit Agarkar’s Vague Response Made Things Worse
Selection chief Ajit Agarkar tried to calm things but failed.
When asked about Rohit’s removal:
“It was a private conversation. I can’t talk about it.”
On Kohli and Rohit playing in the 2027 World Cup:
“No need to talk about 2027 now.”
That silence?
It screamed louder than words.
Fans reacted:
“No explanation. No respect. Just decisions from above.”
“They’re acting like this is normal. It’s not.”
🌟 Is Shubman Gill Ready?
Don’t get it wrong, Gill is talented.
Young. Calm. A proven run-scorer.
But captaincy?
This will be his first major leadership role.
Harbhajan admitted:
“It’s a new challenge for him. He’s never done this before.”
India hasn’t had a rookie skipper in decades.
Will Gill rise?
Or will pressure crack him?
Only time will tell.
Final Thoughts: Respect vs. Rebuild
India wants to build by 2027.
That’s fair.
But removing a captain right after winning a trophy?
That’s not a transition.
That’s disrespect.
As one fan put it:
“Legends don’t deserve exits. They deserve farewells.”
Now, the real test begins:
Can Gill lead well enough to make us forget Rohit?
Spoiler:
That’s going to take more than runs.
Watch & React
🎥 Watch: Rohit’s last ODI as captain – Champions Trophy win
📢 See: Harbhajan’s full interview on Star Sports
💬 Comment below: Should Rohit have led in Australia—or was it time to move on?