Team India got the new captain, this’ match winner will take ODI captaincy in place of Rohit Sharma

Team India: Team India (Team India) has got a new captain in ODI format replacing Rohit Sharma. Under a bold step by the selectors, an experienced match-winner can be given the command of the team in the 50-over format.

This decision indicates a new direction for the future of India’s limited overs. Given the big tournaments further, the new captain will aim to bring new energy and strategic sharpness.

The player we are talking about is none other than Shreyas Iyar. Iyer started playing for Team India in 2017. He has played several matches for India and has also shown his captaincy in the IPL.

Shreyas under his captaincy gave the title to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2024 and took command of Punjab Kings (PBKS) in IPL 2025 and took the team’s final, where the team had to face defeat.

Shreyas Iyer has impressive record in ODIs

Shreyas Iyer has a strong record in ODIs, batting average 48.22, strike rate 100.00 and highest score 128. He has scored 2845 runs in 70 ODIs with 22 half -centuries and 5 centuries.

Shreyas Iyer continuously blends a quiet and restrained behavior on the field along with consistent batting-a good captain has two major qualities. He has proved his ability to handle the innings and perform well under pressure.

Iyer’s strategic understanding, the experience of playing the role of rescue in the middle order and strong communication skills make him a reliable and -designed option for India’s captaincy in one -day international matches.

Rohit Sharma will remain ODI captain

However, to become the captain of Team India in the ODI format, Shreyas Iyer will have to wait, because Rohit Sharma has not announced his retirement from ODIs nor did the BCCI make Iyer the captain.

After retiring from Test cricket, Rohit Sharma clarified that he would continue to play in the ODI format. The BCCI also confirmed through social media that he would continue to be the ODI captain of India.