New Delhi, Oct. 4 -- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) are all set to remove Rohit Sharma from ODI captaincy, with Shubman Gill replacing him in the upcoming tour of Australia later this month. The development comes on Saturday, just ahead of India's squad announcement for the tour of Australia. India are scheduled to play three ODIs, followed by five T20Is.

Based on a Sportstar report, the BCCI selection committee met virtually on Saturday morning, which was also attended by Shubman Gill. The report also stated that the BCCI has spoken to Rohit and explained the 38-year-old that they are looking for an younger captain in the lead-up to the 2027 ODI World Cup in Africa. More to follow

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