The news hit like a thunderclap.
Rohit Sharma is no longer India’s ODI captain.
After leading the team to Champions Trophy glory just 7 months ago, he’s been replaced by Shubman Gill, and fans are furious.
Even worse?
It wasn’t a farewell.
It wasn’t a transition.
It was a one-phone-call decision.
Let’s break down the bombshell that has turned Indian cricket upside down.
🏏 The Shocking Announcement
Yes.
India’s most successful white-ball captain since Dhoni… removed overnight.
One fan tweeted:
“We didn’t lose a leader. We lost respect.”
🔥 Abhishek Nair Drops Bomb: “Only One Call. No Discussion.”
Former batting coach Abhishek Nair, who trained Rohit for months, revealed the truth:
He added:
- Rohit lost 11 kg and returned fully fit.
- He was preparing to lead and mentor.
- Now, he’s told: “You’re still in. But someone else is the captain.”
Fans are asking:
“If he’s fit and ready, why humiliate him?”
💣 Sadagopan Ramesh: “BCCI Acting Like a Corporate Company”
Ex-cricketer Sadagopan Ramesh didn’t hold back:
His take:
- You don’t remove legends silently.
- You honour them. You guide them out.
- Instead, BCCI used indirect pressure just like companies do.
And now?
Rohit must play under a younger captain.
While staying silent.
And smiling.
👀 Was Gautam Gambhir Behind the Move?
Here’s what insiders say:
Gautam Gambhir wanted full control.
Why?
- Rohit had his own style. His own plans.
- He rejected Gambhir’s strategies during tours to Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and Australia.
- As captain, he had final say. Gambhir? Just an advisor.
But with Shubman Gill?
- Less experience.
- More open to coaching.
- Proven loyalty to Gambhir from the KKR days.
One source said:
“Gambhir pushed hard for Gill. Not because it was fair but because it was controllable.”
Remember when Hardik Pandya was set to be the T20 captain, then Suryakumar Yadav got the job?
Same pattern. Same coach. Same power play.
❌ Jadeja Dropped Another Legend Sidelined
And it’s not just Rohit.
Ravindra Jadeja has been dropped from the ODI team, too.
Sadagopan Ramesh questioned:
“What extra burden does Jadeja bring? He’s a legend in white-ball cricket!”
Yet, the board picked Dhruv Jurel and Yashasvi Jaiswal, young stars.
Jadeja? Left behind.
Fans are stunned:
“They want youth, but at what cost?”
“Are we building a team or killing legacy?”
📊 Why This Hurts So Much
Instead?
Abrupt. Cold. Unfeeling.
As one veteran journalist said:
“Great captains deserve sunsets. Not switch-offs.”
Final Thoughts: Respect vs Control
India wants to build for the 2027 World Cup.
That’s smart.
But removing legends without dignity?
That’s not planning.
That’s power-grabbing.
Now, the real question:
Can Shubman Gill succeed?
Yes.
But not if the price is breaking the men who built the path.
Because in the end, cricket isn’t just about winning.
It’s about how you win.
Watch & React
🎥 Watch: Rohit’s last ODI as captain – CT 2025 win
📢 See: Abhishek Nair’s explosive interview
💬 Comment below: Was Rohit treated fairly or thrown aside?